Gianni Infantino Proposes Increased FIFA Funding for Members

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has endorsed the proposal for additional funding to all 211 member associations, which will be discussed at the FIFA Council meeting scheduled for October 15. In a letter to the six continental confederation presidents, Infantino expressed his intention to pursue “the maximum amount of incremental funding that can be prudently provided,” although he did not specify an exact figure.

This funding initiative aligns with requests from UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, who have called for FIFA to allocate $10 million or more to each member association during the 2027-30 cycle, potentially totaling around $2.1 billion. Infantino also reaffirmed his commitment to the now-defunct FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which faced criticism for its dependence on private investment in FIFA's commercial rights.

The funding proposals will be further refined by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström prior to the council's meeting. Infantino is set to run for re-election as FIFA president in March 2027.