NEWS · 18 Sep 2026
UEFA, Concacaf urge FIFA to pay $10m to each of 211 associations
UEFA and Concacaf have jointly called on FIFA to release $10 million from its cash reserves for each of the 211 member associations. The move follows growing concerns over the distribution of funds within the sport’s governing body. The request, made in a joint statement, signals a push for greater financial support to national federations.
UEFA and Concacaf, the European and North‑American football confederations, issued a joint statement today demanding that FIFA allocate $10 million from its cash reserves to every one of its 211 member associations.
The call comes amid mounting pressure on FIFA to provide more financial support to national federations, many of which rely on the governing body for development programmes and infrastructure investment.
By proposing a uniform payment, the confederations are highlighting the need for a more equitable distribution of resources across the sport’s global network.
FIFA has not yet responded to the request, but the statement underscores the growing divide between the governing body and its member associations over funding priorities.
If accepted, the $10 million per association would represent a significant outlay from FIFA’s reserves and could reshape the financial landscape for football development worldwide.