European and North American FIFA Vice Presidents Propose $10 Million Payout to Federations
FIFA vice presidents from Europe and North America have called for member federations to receive an additional $10 million each from the organization's cash reserves, following a successful World Cup. This proposal is part of efforts to challenge FIFA President…
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 18, 2026 —
An initiative spearheaded by FIFA vice presidents from Europe and North America proposes an additional distribution of $10 million from the organization’s reserves to each member federation. This development follows a successful World Cup event.
The proposal indicates a move to allocate further financial resources directly to the federations, utilizing FIFA’s existing cash reserves. The exact amount of these reserves and the specific timeline for the potential distribution were not detailed in the proposal.
Sources indicate that this financial proposal is also linked to broader efforts aimed at challenging the leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The specifics of these challenges and the extent of support for the proposal among other FIFA confederations remain unclear at this time.
The financial implications of such a distribution would depend on the total number of FIFA member federations. The call for increased funding comes after a period noted for the success of the recent World Cup, suggesting a connection between tournament performance and financial distribution strategies. Further details regarding the operational and financial mechanisms for implementing this proposal are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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