The report says the proposed payment would rise sharply from an initial plan of US$10 million per association. That would give smaller federations greater scope to invest in coaching, facilities, youth football and domestic competitions.
The scale is substantial: a uniform US$25 million allocation across 211 associations would account for more than US$5.2 billion before additional spending on confederations and other programmes.
The proposed fund is tied to the commercial success of the latest 48-team World Cup, with reserves also expected to play a central role. More than US$3.5 billion would reportedly come from those reserves.
That structure highlights the financial impact of an expanded tournament. would be using the competition’s increased commercial reach to finance projects well beyond the host venues, potentially creating a longer-term legacy across every confederation.
The challenge will be ensuring the money produces football infrastructure rather than short-term administrative spending. Clear monitoring, staged payments and published progress targets would be crucial if the fund is approved.
The proposal remains just that until ’s members vote on it. National associations may welcome the guaranteed funding, but the size of the commitment will invite scrutiny over governance, eligibility and how additional resources are distributed.
The next storyline will be the formal presentation to members. Their decision will determine whether the US$6.35 billion plan becomes the foundation of global football development for the next cycle or is revised before approval.