Fifa’s $20 Billion World Cup Plan: How Gianni Infantino Seeks Support from 211 Members

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Fifa President Gianni Infantino aims to secure backing from the organization’s 211 member federations by September 19 for a proposal that could provide each association up to $40 million in funding. Infantino introduced the concept of Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), a subsidiary valued at around $20 billion, to manage commercial operations related to the World Cup and other competitions. The plan involves selling a minority stake in FFE to private investors, with $10 billion slated for development starting in 2027. Each federation could access up to $40 million through one-time Fast Forward funding and the regular Fifa Forward Program during…

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