Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan before emergency Uefa meeting.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan — Thursday, July 30, 2026
FIFA sets Sept 19 deadline for members to access $20M funding tied to investment plan vote; UEFA emergency meeting this week; Infantino responds to critics.
Biggest developments
FIFA Head Sets Deadline For Members To Claim $20 Million In Kushner-Backed World Cup Plan
FIFA will ask its 211 member associations to vote on its controversial plan to sell minority stakes in the World Cup in September; UEFA emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss potential boycott.
UEFA to discuss World Cup boycott over FIFA private investment plan - sources
UEFA accelerating efforts to hold emergency meeting of its 55 member associations this week to discuss plans including potential World Cup boycott.
Critical takes
- UEFA insists significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme; deadline for $20M payment highlights issues with the plan.
Why this matters
Ongoing governance tensions could impact future FIFA events and confederation relations.