"We will not predetermine the amount"...10 million dollars in FIFA support remains a 'requested amount'
FIFA President Infantino has directed a review of additional support for member associations. A minimum of 10 million dollars per association is the amount the continental confederations requested, with no confirmed figure.
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On September 28, 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a letter to the presidents of six continental confederations. It was a directive to review additional support proposals for member associations.Reutersconfirmed in the letter, Infantino stated "We will not predetermine the amount." The expression 'a commitment of 13.6 billion won support each' is more definitive than the letter's contents.
10 million dollars per association in FIFA support, 2.1 billion dollars total for 211 associations
10 million dollars is not an amount proposed by FIFA. UEFA and CONCACAF are requesting that 211 member associations each receiveat least 10 million dollarseach in additional distribution. This is the amount requested, separate from existing development support, proposed to be added to the 2027-2030 cycle. When multiplying 211 associations by 10 million dollars each,2.11 billion dollarsmatchesCadena SER's reported requested total of approximately 2.1 billion dollars.
The source the two confederations identified is FIFA's reserves. The continental confederations estimated the reserves would reach approximately 6 billion dollars by the end of 2026 (projection as of September 18, 2026 reporting). The requested total of 2.1 billion dollars is 35% of this estimate. However, 6 billion dollars is neither a confirmed final accounting figure nor the current cash balance. The 13.6 billion won figure is also a domestic news conversion where the exchange rate reference point has not been confirmed.
FIFA Council October 15: four remaining conditions before confirmation
The proposal isOctober 15to be reviewed at the FIFA Council. The meeting time has not been confirmed. According to Reuters, the payment amount, payment timing, eligibility requirements, and reporting and audit conditions have not yet been determined. The opening of the council and approval of payment are different stages. The resolution approving additional distribution has not been confirmed on FIFA's public pages.
Infantino's position is close to conditional support. According to The Athletic report cited by Edaily, he stated his support for responsible additional funding that goes through proper decision-making procedures. While the proposal is a one-time additional distribution, whether it will be divided, the payment date, and application conditions have not been confirmed.
Infantino's re-candidacy: 154 days from council to election
Support discussions are linked to the presidential election schedule. InfantinoFIFA Congressannounced his intention to re-run on April 30, 2026, andEuronewsaccording to Euronews, a FIFA spokesperson confirmed in September that this position has not changed. The election will be held at the 77th Congress in Rabat, Morocco on March 18, 2027.
| Date | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2016.02.26 | Infantino first elected president | Confirmed |
| 2023.03.16 | Re-elected, term 2023-2027 | Confirmed |
| 2026.09.28 | Directive letter for review | Amount not confirmed |
| 2026.10.15 | FIFA Council review | Scheduled |
| 2027.03.18 | 77th Congress presidential election | Scheduled |
FIFA Forward Enterprise's private investment proposal was previously withdrawn, so there is no basis to consider it a source for this. Infantino is referred to as three-time elected, hence a 'fourth-term challenge,' but FIFA classifies 2023-2027 as his second formal term, and there are counterarguments to this calculation. The letter's content has been verified through Reuters and other reports. The time remaining from the council to the election is154 days.
Related official websites
- FIFA President official guide — confirm the president's career and official announcements
- FIFA Forward official guide — confirm the existing member association development support fund structure
- FIFA 2025 Annual Report — confirm FIFA's financial status and executive compensation disclosures
- FIFA historical presidents official records — confirm past presidents and their terms
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