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FIFA Forward Enterprise

Proposed commercial subsidiary of FIFA

FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) was a proposed commercial subsidiary of FIFA, announced on 28 July 2026, to manage the commercial and operational rights of FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Under the proposal, FIFA would retain majority control of the new entity while allowing private investors to acquire minority stakes, with the aim of increasing funding for football development through FIFA's member associations.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 28, 2026Founded1
  • Industryassociation football1

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Gianni Infantino Argentina v Spain 19 July 2026-278 (cropped)
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) was a proposed commercial subsidiary of FIFA, announced on 28 July 2026, to manage the commercial and operational rights of FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Under the proposal, FIFA would retain majority control of the new entity while allowing private investors to acquire minority stakes, with the aim of increasing funding for football development through FIFA's member associations.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

  • FIFA

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Timeline

  1. Jul 31, 2026Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jul 28, 2026Founded Founded1

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