FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking support from the organisation’s 211 member associations for a major commercial reform that could reshape the future financing model of world football.

The proposal would allow greater involvement of private investors in FIFA’s commercial activities, including the exploitation of media and commercial rights linked to major competitions such as the FIFA World Cup.

Member federations have reportedly been given 53 days to vote on the initiative, with the reform expected to generate significant additional revenues for football development programmes worldwide.

According to reports, federations supporting the proposal could receive larger financial allocations, while those opposing it would benefit from a lower level of funding. However, FIFA has not officially confirmed the specific figures of $40 million and $10 million mentioned in some reports.

Infantino argues that opening the door to new investors would allow FIFA to increase funding for football development, with billions of dollars potentially directed toward national associations, infrastructure projects and youth programmes.

The initiative is expected to receive particular attention in Africa, where many football federations rely heavily on FIFA funding to develop grassroots football, improve facilities and organise national competitions.

Supporters of the plan see it as an opportunity to expand investment in football worldwide, while critics have raised concerns over governance, transparency and the potential influence of private investors on the sport’s decision-making process.

The vote could represent a significant turning point for FIFA’s financial model and its relationship with member associations across the globe.