FIFA targets October for funding completion in World Cup company
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
FIFA plans to finalize private funding for its controversial World Cup company by the end of October. The organization aims to sell stakes in the new entity responsible for overseeing commercial and operational aspects of its competitions. UEFA and various European clubs have expressed strong concerns about the implications of private investment on football calendars. The timeline involves providing investors with necessary documents in August, with initial Letters of Intent due in September and binding bids expected in October. If approved, the project could allow FIFA to distribute a total of $10 billion in development funding from 2027 to 2030.
- •FIFA plans to finalize funding by October's end.
- •Investor documents will be shared in August.
- •Initial investment expressions due in September.
- •FIFA could distribute $10 billion from 2027 to 2030.
- •Concern exists over competition growth affecting football calendars.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA aims to have funding in World Cup company done by end of October
"FIFA hopes to have private funding in its controversial World Cup company complete by the end of October, the Press Association understands. Plans to sell stakes in a private company which would oversee all commercial and operational aspects of FIFA’s competitions have drawn a furious reaction from UEFA, and raised concerns among European clubs and major leagues around the world.
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