UEFA and CONCACAF request FIFA release $2.1 billion for member associations

UEFA and CONCACAF leaders have jointly appealed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to allocate roughly $2.1 billion from the organization’s reserve funds, proposing that each of the 211 member associations receive $10 million for the 2027‑2030 competition cycle. The request was presented at a recent meeting of the two confederations and underscores a push for broader financial support across global football bodies ahead of the next World Cup cycle.

The demand emerges amid ongoing tensions surrounding Infantino’s earlier plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to private investors—a proposal that was abandoned after strong opposition from European clubs and leagues. By redirecting existing reserves rather than pursuing new commercial partnerships, the confederations aim to address funding disparities while avoiding further controversy over the sport’s governance and commercial direction.