In response to requests by European teams to increase prize money and to assist with costs associated with their participation this summer in the World Cup, the world governing body and World Cup organizer is set to fulfill those wishes ― for all 48 participating countries.
FIFA has had discussions with national associations to boost funding, and the proposals are expected to be approved at the FIFA Council meeting April 28 in Vancouver.
The World Cup, which will run from June 11 to July 19, is expected to bring in revenue in excess of $11 billion.
UEFA, European football’s governing body, contacted FIFA after hearing from several of its member associations regarding the costs of participating in the World Cup, including travel, operations and taxes, particularly in the United States.
Canada and Mexico are the other host countries this summer.
