Overview
- FIFA and the Saudi Fund for Development signed an MoU in Zurich to make up to $1 billion in subsidized loans available to member associations.
- Financing targets the construction and rehabilitation of FIFA-certified stadiums and related infrastructure in developing countries.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino and SFD CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad said the initiative supports jobs, participation, and community development.
- The partners describe the loans as seed financing intended to attract development institutions, private investors, and regional organizations.
- Eligibility criteria, project selection, and disbursement details were not released, while the agreement deepens Saudi ties to global football through hosting and sponsorships including the 2034 World Cup, PIF, and Aramco.