Sport · Malaysia Bureau
FIFA plans US$6.35bn development windfall for member nations
World football's governing body will distribute US$25 million to each of its 211 member federations under an ambitious new funding initiative. The scheme will be partly supported by revenue generated from the 2026 World Cup.
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FIFA has unveiled plans to channel US$6.35 billion into a global development fund that will benefit all member associations, marking a significant increase in financial support for football programmes worldwide.
Under the scheme, each of FIFA's 211 member federations will receive US$25 million, providing substantial resources for grassroots development, infrastructure projects, and competitive programmes. The allocation represents a major commitment to strengthen football at all levels across the international membership.
The initiative will draw funding from multiple sources, with a substantial portion derived from the commercial success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is expected to generate record revenues that will support the broader development agenda.
The distribution of funds aims to narrow disparities in football development across different regions and strengthen the sport's infrastructure globally. Member federations will have flexibility in deploying the resources according to their specific priorities and local requirements.
The funding plan underscores FIFA's strategy to reinvest tournament revenues into the sport's long-term development and enhance competitive standards among its member nations.