Trump says FIFA will increase $75 million for soccer tasks in Gaza, together with 50 mini-pitches and 20,000-seat stadium
A display screen shows a picture of FIFA and Board of Peace flags throughout inaugural Board of Peace assembly in Washington DC on February 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS
FIFA and the Board of Peace signed a partnership settlement on Thursday to draw funding from international leaders and establishments for sustainable growth in conflict-affected areas by means of soccer.
The Board of Peace, established beneath america President Donald Trump, held its first assembly targeted on Gaza’s reconstruction fund, aimed toward rebuilding the territory as soon as Hamas disarms.
The disarmament of Hamas militants and accompanying withdrawal of Israeli troops, the scale of the reconstruction fund and the stream of humanitarian assist to the war-torn inhabitants are anticipated to pose important challenges to the board’s effectiveness within the coming months.
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The FIFA collaboration plan consists of constructing 50 mini-pitches close to colleges and residential areas in Gaza, 5 full-size pitches throughout a number of districts, a state-of-the-art FIFA academy and a brand new 20,000-seat nationwide stadium, FIFA mentioned.
Trump mentioned FIFA will increase $75 million for soccer-related tasks in Gaza. “Right now, FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a landmark partnership settlement that can foster funding into soccer for the aim of serving to the restoration course of in submit battle areas,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino mentioned in an announcement.
“Along with the assist of the Board of Peace, FIFA will drive this partnership which is constructed to ship affect at each stage.”
The programme may even emphasise job creation, youth participation, organised leagues for girls and boys, neighborhood engagement and the stimulation of native business actions, FIFA mentioned.
