FIFA Proposes $25 Million Payout for Each National Association

FIFA will propose a $6.35 billion soccer development fund for the 2027-2030 cycle, increasing member association payouts to $25 million.

FIFA is proposing a $6.35 billion fund for soccer development between 2027 and 2030, which includes a $25 million payout for each of the 211 national associations. According to a document reviewed by The Associated Press, this figure represents a significant increase from the originally planned $10 million distribution for the four-year period. The governing body also plans to allocate $99 million to each of the six continental confederations.

The proposal utilizes more than $3.5 billion from financial reserves, citing the commercial success of the 48-team World Cup. If approved, the plan will more than double the previous funding levels for the 2027-2030 cycle, with a specific emphasis on youth and women's soccer. The FIFA council is scheduled to finalize the financial plan in December 2026, pending final approval by the 77th FIFA Congress in March 2027.

This financial expansion follows reports that Gianni Infantino received undisclosed compensation from the 2026 World Cup business entity. Infantino, who assumed the presidency in 2016, is seeking reelection next year amid efforts by European soccer leaders to identify a challenger. The move also follows the cancellation of a divisive private investment plan that was scrapped in July shortly after its introduction.