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Gianni Infantino ready to DOUBLE money given to every national association as he targets Fifa presidential re-election

GIANNI INFANTINO will propose more than DOUBLING the money given to every national association - in a further move to underpin his re-election campaign. Infantino’s opponents, led by Uefa, say the move is proof there was NO need for his…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:31 PM
Gianni Infantino ready to DOUBLE money given to every national association as he targets Fifa presidential re-election
Key Things to Know
  • Gianni Infantino will propose offering an extra £11.3 million over four years to all 211 FIFA member nations.
  • The new payout will be funded by £2.65 billion drawn from FIFA's £4.5 billion cash reserves.
  • Forty percent of the funding is allocated to operations, 40 percent to projects, and £3.8 million to women's and youth football.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will propose more than doubling funding to every national association ahead of his re-election campaign. Under the proposal submitted to the FIFA Council in Zurich, each of the 211 member nations will be offered an additional £11.3 million over four years, on top of the £7.5 million they currently receive.

The initiative will draw approximately £2.65 billion from FIFA's £4.5 billion cash reserves following the 2026 World Cup. The funds are earmarked for operational expenses, specific developmental projects, and women's and youth football, as Infantino aims to secure a third presidential term unopposed.

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