FIFA VPs Propose Additional $10 Million for Member Federations
FIFA vice presidents from Europe and North America are calling for an additional $10 million to be distributed to each member federation from the organization's cash reserves, following a successful World Cup. This proposal was conveyed in a letter to…
Evansville, IN, September 18, 2026 —
Zurich, Switzerland – Senior officials within FIFA are advocating for a substantial increase in financial support for its member federations. Vice presidents representing Europe and North America have formally proposed that each of the organization’s member federations receive an additional $10 million, drawn from FIFA’s existing cash reserves.
The proposal was formally communicated in a written letter addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The timing of this request follows a recently concluded World Cup, which the summary indicates was financially successful for the governing body of international football.
The specific details regarding the current total of FIFA’s cash reserves, the exact amount generated by the recent World Cup, or the projected impact of distributing additional funds were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the timeline for when this proposal was submitted or when a decision might be expected was not specified. The summary also did not detail the names of the vice presidents making the proposal or the specific federations they represent beyond the continental regions of Europe and North America.
The proposed $10 million allocation per member federation aims to leverage FIFA’s financial strength. However, the statement did not elaborate on how these additional funds would be utilized by the individual federations, nor did it outline the criteria, if any, that member federations would need to meet to receive the funds beyond their status as a member in good standing.
FIFA’s financial strategy and distribution of funds are critical aspects of its operation, supporting the development of football globally. This latest proposal signifies a push from key regional leaders to further bolster the resources available at the national federation level, particularly in light of positive financial outcomes from major tournaments.
Story summarized from the original created by GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.
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