FIFA president Gianni Infantino is pushing forward with a major financial plan that could transform how the organisation manages its biggest football events.
FIFA has confirmed that it is exploring the creation of a new company valued at around $20 billion.
The proposed entity would bring together commercial rights and event operations from FIFA’s men’s, women’s and youth competitions.
The plan includes selling minority stakes in the company to private investors, allowing outside partners to become involved in FIFA’s growing commercial business.
However, FIFA has stressed that the move would not affect its authority over the sport.
The governing body says it would continue to control competitions, football regulations, governance matters and the international match calendar.
Infantino has been focused on increasing FIFA’s financial strength since taking over as president, with the organisation looking for new ways to grow the value of its competitions.
The plan is expected to attract interest from private investors who want a share of football’s expanding global market.
However, the proposal will likely face close attention from football stakeholders who want guarantees that sporting decisions remain protected.
FIFA believes the structure would create new opportunities while maintaining the organisation’s role as the leader of world football.
Although no final agreement has been reached, the move represents one of the biggest commercial proposals in FIFA’s history.
If approved, the $20 billion company could become a powerful force in football’s business landscape.
It would also bring together some of the world’s biggest tournaments under one commercial platform.
