Fifa president Gianni Infantino has indicated that he is open to increasing financial distributions to the governing body's member associations by tapping into Fifa's cash reserves.
Infantino said the additional payments would come from existing reserves held by Fifa, and that more money could be made available to national federations. He framed the proposal as a way to deploy accumulated funds to member associations rather than relying solely on future income.
Proposal and governance
Any move to release reserve funds would be subject to Fifa's financial rules and governance processes. Decisions to alter the organisation's distribution of income or to use reserves typically require approval through the relevant Fifa committees and decision-making bodies.
Potential implications for members
Infantino presented the suggestion as a measure that could provide direct support to member associations. While he did not set out specific amounts or a timetable, the proposal highlights Fifa's capacity to direct accumulated resources toward its members.
Timing and next steps
No further details were provided on when or how such distributions might be implemented, or which member associations would be prioritised. Any formal plan would be expected to be published and approved through Fifa's established channels before funds were released.