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Mexican Football Federation to Study FIFA's Private Investment Proposal
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Mexican Football Federation to Study FIFA's Private Investment Proposal

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) will study a FIFA proposal to invest private funds into World Cup properties, a plan opposed by UEFA and CONCACAF.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal aims to increase revenue for the FIFA Forward program, which supports football development globally.
  • The FMF will analyze the initiative through working groups to make a decision that best serves Mexican football.

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has announced it will thoroughly examine a controversial proposal from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The plan suggests allowing private investment funds to acquire stakes in World Cup properties, a move that has already drawn significant opposition from UEFA and CONCACAF.

The Mexican Football Federation was notified by FIFA on July 28, 2026, regarding the President's proposal, Gianni Infantino, to increase revenues from the FIFA Forward program, the main vehicle for fostering the positive development of football in the world, based on a new financial model.

— FMF StatementThe FMF released a statement detailing FIFA's proposal and its intention to study it.

FIFA formally notified the FMF of the proposal on July 28, 2026. The initiative's stated goal is to boost revenue for the FIFA Forward program, the primary mechanism for fostering global football development, through a new financial model. Despite CONCACAF's public rejection of the idea, the FMF has adopted a more measured stance, indicating a willingness to consider Infantino's plan.

According to a statement released by the FMF, all national federations will be provided with tools to gain a deeper understanding of Infantino's initiative. FIFA plans to establish working groups to offer more detailed information and documentation, enabling federations to make informed decisions about their potential participation in this new financial mechanism.

In the aforementioned communication, FIFA proposes that, in order for Federations to make an informed decision regarding their participation in said mechanism, it will open working groups to expand the information and documentation associated with the new model.

— FMF StatementThe FMF outlined FIFA's plan to provide further details and facilitate decision-making for national federations.

The FMF emphasized its commitment to a comprehensive study and analysis process. The federation aims to reach a conclusion that ultimately benefits the growth and development of football within Mexico, prioritizing national interests as it navigates this complex proposal.

Regarding this, the FMF will exhaust said study and analysis process to make the decision that best suits the development of Mexican football.

— FMF StatementThe FMF concluded its statement by affirming its dedication to a thorough review process for the benefit of Mexican football.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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