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FIFA President Infantino Signals Possible Boost to Member-Association Funding
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Core Development: Letter Indicates Openness to Larger Payouts
He stopped short of committing to the $10 million per-member figure demanded by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani, and Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. The proposals will be examined by the FIFA Council at its next meeting, scheduled for 15 October 2026, after Secretary General Mattias Grafström consolidates the submissions.
Background: Existing Reserves and Prior Funding Proposals
FIFA’s cash reserves total roughly $6 billion. Earlier this year Infantino introduced the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” (Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE)) scheme, which would have granted each of the 211 member associations an extra $20 million over the 2027-2030 commercial cycle, with a further $20 million available to those signing up before a 53-day deadline that expired last week. The FFE proposal has since been withdrawn, and Infantino now frames the current discussion as a separate, transparent process.
Official Statements & Responses
The UEFA and CONCACAF presidents had earlier sent a joint letter calling for at least $10 million per member during the 2027-2030 cycle, a demand echoed by the Asian confederation.
Data & Statistics
- FIFA cash reserves: $6 billion
- Member associations: 211
- Requested minimum payout: $10 million per member (UEFA/CONCACAF/Asian proposal)
- Previously proposed FFE payout: $20 million per member, plus an additional $20 million for early sign-ups
What’s Next
The FIFA Council will consider the consolidated funding proposals at its meeting on 15 October 2026. The outcome will determine whether the “greatest level of additional funding” can be delivered under FIFA’s governance framework.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I will not prejudge the amount,” — Gianni Infantino — Gianni Infantino