FIFA proposes $6.35 billion fund for soccer development
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
FIFA plans to propose a $6.35 billion fund for soccer development from 2027 to 2030, allocating $25 million to each national association. This funding aims to utilize the financial gains from the recent 48-team World Cup to support 211 FIFA member associations. The proposal will be finalized by the FIFA council in December 2026 and requires approval from the FIFA Congress in March 2027. A significant focus will be on fostering women's and youth football.
- •FIFA proposes to allocate $25 million per national association.
- •Funding targets development of women's and youth leagues.
- •Proposal to be finalized in December 2026.
- •Approval needed from FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- •More than $3.5 billion will come from FIFA's reserves.
- 3:50 AMESPN Soccer — FIFA to propose sizable association payout bump from $10M to $25M
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA proposes $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, $25 million for each association
"SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA will propose to its members a $6.35 billion fund for soccer development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each national association, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
"FIFA will propose a $6.35 billion fund to its members for development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each association.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 14, 2026, 3:50 AMFIFA to propose sizable association payout bump from $10M to $25M
FIFA will propose a $6.35 billion fund to its members for development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each association.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 1:29 AMFIFA proposes $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, $25 million for each association
SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA will propose to its members a $6.35 billion fund for soccer development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each national association, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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