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FIFA Confirms $1M Donations to U.S. Host Cities for Soccer Development

Each of the 11 U.S. Club World Cup host cities, including Philadelphia, will receive $1 million for grassroots soccer projects, with oversight by the newly established FIFA Foundation USA.

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Overview

  • FIFA has pledged $1 million to each of the 11 U.S. cities hosting the 2025 Club World Cup for community soccer initiatives.
  • Philadelphia's allocation will fund mini pitches and support local youth soccer organizations to grow the sport at the grassroots level.
  • FIFA Foundation USA has been created to oversee the equitable distribution and management of these legacy contributions.
  • The 2025 Club World Cup, featuring 32 clubs and nearly $1 billion in prize money, will serve as a key event leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the importance of addressing the lack of adequate soccer facilities in North America as part of the organization's social responsibility efforts.