FIFA is expected to propose a $6 billion investment in football development between 2027 and 2030, more than doubling the funding initially earmarked for the four-year period.
The proposed increase would raise the maximum allocation for each of FIFA’s 211 member associations from $10 million to $25 million, potentially providing national football bodies with additional resources to strengthen the game in their respective countries.
The funding forms part of FIFA’s development support programme, which helps member associations improve football infrastructure, grassroots development, competitions and administrative capacity.
If approved, the proposal would represent a significant increase in development funding under FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who took office in 2016. At the time he assumed the presidency, the funding available to each member association stood at $1 million.
The proposed investment is expected to be finalised by the FIFA Council in December 2026 before being submitted to the FIFA Congress for approval in March 2027.
The additional funding could provide national associations, including the Ghana Football Association, with greater opportunities to invest in football development, subject to the programme’s final terms and allocation rules.
However, the plan is not yet final, as it must pass through FIFA’s approval process before the increased allocations can take effect.
