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FIFA approves record $1 billion allocation for 2025 Club World Cup
The FIFA Council, in a meeting on Wednesday, unanimously approved a record $1 billion allocation for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place this summer in the United States with 32 participating teams.
During the session, FIFA officials highlighted the organization’s strong financial standing, which has enabled it to promote football development worldwide. Additionally, the Council unanimously approved the 2024 Annual Report and the revised revenue budget for the 2023-2026 cycle, now totaling $13 billion. Notably, 90% of these funds will be reinvested in global football development, according to FIFA’s statement.
The updated budget includes $2 billion in revenue from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This tournament is expected to set a new standard for international club football, with $1 billion allocated to participating clubs and a solidarity mechanism established to support clubs worldwide.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the tournament’s significance, stating that it will provide unprecedented support for clubs. He affirmed that all revenues generated by the competition will be distributed among participating clubs and through a solidarity fund benefiting clubs globally, with FIFA retaining none of the funds. He also confirmed that FIFA’s financial reserves, designated for global football development, will remain untouched.
Furthermore, FIFA plans to invest approximately $2.3 billion in football through its FIFA Forward program during the 2023-2026 cycle, marking a record investment. This brings the total funds allocated for football development between 2016 and 2026 to an impressive $5.1 billion.
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