FIFA Offers $40 Million to Nations Backing Controversial Funding Plan

FIFA announced a $40 million pool that will be made available to national associations that publicly back its controversial funding proposal, which aims to redistribute resources across member federations. The organization gave a deadline of 19 September for countries to commit, warning that the offer may be withdrawn if UEFA does not endorse the plan at an emergency meeting.

Critics argue the scheme could create financial imbalances, while supporters claim it promotes greater equity in world football.