{
  "id": 14341161,
  "title": "FIFA proposes $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, $25 million for each association",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fifa-proposes-6-3-billion-funding-for-soccer-development-25-million",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T01:29:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifa-set-propose-6-35-012917530.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FIFA is set to propose a staggering $6.35 billion fund for soccer development between 2027 and 2030, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press. The proposal, which includes a significant increase in funding for each national association, aims to leverage the financial success of the latest World Cup to boost investment in football worldwide.\n\nEach national association will receive $25 million, nearly double the originally planned $10 million, according to the document dated October 14. This increase comes as European soccer leaders seek a candidate to challenge incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino's controversial plan for the 48-team World Cup, which was abandoned shortly after its unveiling, has fueled calls for change.\n\nThe financial plan is still in the final stages and will be reviewed by FIFA's council in December 2026 before being approved by the 77th FIFA Congress in March 2027. Additionally, FIFA will allocate $99 million to each of the six continental confederations. If approved, this move will significantly augment the planned distribution funding for the 2027-2030 period, with a particular emphasis on enhancing women's and youth football development.",
  "summary": "SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA will propose to its members a $6.35 billion fund for soccer development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each national association, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "FIFA proposes $6.35 billion fund for soccer development 2027-2030",
    "Each national association to receive $25 million funding increase",
    "$99 million allocated to each of six continental confederations"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "FIFA seeks $6.3 bn funding for soccer development",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fifa-seeks-6-3-bn-funding-for-soccer-development",
        "published": "2026-10-14T01:39:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "FIFA proposes $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, $25 million for each association",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fifa-proposes-6-3-billion-funding-for-soccer-development-25-million-14345684",
        "published": "2026-10-14T01:43:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}