Fifa president Gianni Infantino has suggested that a larger portion of the governing body’s estimated £4.4bn cash reserves could be shared with its members. In a correspondence sent to the six continental confederations on Monday, Infantino expressed support for providing the highest level of additional funding that remains financially responsible. According to i will not prejudge the amount,” Infantino, In the letter.
This development follows formal demands from Uefa and Concacaf—representing Europe, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean—for Fifa to distribute $10m (£7.5m) to each of its 211 member associations. The Fifa Council is scheduled to evaluate this proposal during their upcoming meeting on 15 October. Addressing the potential payout, Infantino noted that while a single figure may serve as a starting point, it cannot dictate an entire global policy. The proposal will be considered by the Fifa Council when they meet on 15 October.
The announcement coincides with persistent pressure surrounding the president’s abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. The proposal, which suggested selling commercial rights for the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors, faced intense backlash and prompted calls for his resignation. Defending the withdrawn plan, the Swiss-Italian administrator maintained that the objective was strictly to generate extra investment for the sport.
Internal scrutiny regarding the FFE project remains significant. Earlier this month, Football Association chair and Fifa vice-president Debbie Hewitt urged the leadership to disclose all documentation regarding the scheme and advocated for an independent review into the matter.
Infantino, who has led the organization since his initial election in 2016, is preparing to seek a fourth term in March 2027. Potential challengers for the presidency face a deadline of 18 November to emerge as alternative candidates for the vote.
