GENERAL19 Sept 2026
FIFA challengers seek $10m grants for federations from post-World Cup funds
FIFA's European and North American vice presidents want each of FIFA's 211 member federations to get an extra USD 10 million from its cash reserves after the World Cup. They also want president Gianni Infantino removed over his failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The letter promises already committed funding will continue, and federations will elect the next president in March.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The letter says FIFA should hold cash reserves of USD 6 billion after the World Cup.
- The extra USD 10 million per federation would total USD 2.1 billion across the 211 members.
- UEFA and CONCACAF want Infantino removed either before or at the FIFA presidential election next March.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your organisation sponsors or deals with FIFA or its confederations, keep an eye on the full independent review of FIFA's finances before the October 15 meeting in Zurich, and avoid signing anything based on funding that is only proposed so far.
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