The FIFA Council meeting highlighted football’s role in promoting peace and unity, with Gianni Infantino calling for fair play and mutual respect among all FIFA World Cup participants.
A record budget of USD 14 billion for the 2027–2030 cycle was approved, along with USD 2.7 billion for global football development.
Hosts for the FIFA Women’s World Cups 2031 and 2035 will be decided in 2026, while new rules were introduced to increase women’s representation in football.
Regarding the Palestine FA proposal, FIFA decided to take no immediate action but will continue to encourage dialogue between the parties.