FIFA to spend $6.35bn on football development from 2027 to 2030 – Report

FIFA has announced plans to allocate $6.35 billion over the next four years, from 2027 to 2030, for global football development. This significant increase, more than double the initial budget, is tied to the commercial success of the 2022 World Cup. The funds will be drawn from FIFA's reserves and will be distributed among member associations, continental confederations, regional associations, and selected non-affiliated organizations.

Each member association is set to receive $25 million, while each of the six continental confederations will get $99 million. The remaining funds will support women's and youth football development, infrastructure, and other projects, with allocations ensuring equal access for both women's and youth football. The proposal aims to address funding gaps in countries where financial constraints have hindered investment in facilities, grassroots programs, and youth competitions.

However, the final distribution framework and implementation will hinge on approval by FIFA's governing bodies at the upcoming FIFA Council meeting in December 2026 and the 77th FIFA Congress in March 2027. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, facing pressure to reform the organization, is seeking a fourth term and has called for greater financial support for member associations.