UEFA, CONCACAF VPs Urge Infantino to Distribute FIFA Billions to Member Federations

Two prominent FIFA vice presidents, representing UEFA and CONCACAF, have formally requested that FIFA President Gianni Infantino release a substantial portion of the organization's considerable financial reserves to its member associations. The proposal, put forth by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, suggests a payout of at least $10 million to each of FIFA's 211 member federations.

This demand comes as the vice presidents question the necessity of proposed private investment deals for the World Cup, arguing that FIFA's existing "$6 billion cash pile" is more than sufficient to fund member associations. They are calling for an independent review of FIFA's financial standing and propose this distribution as a one-off measure during the 2027-2030 commercial cycle, highlighting ongoing governance and financial distribution debates within the global football body.