The FIFA Council convened today in Kolkata and decided on a few important elements related to the FIFA World Cup

FIFA’s strategic body approved an increase in the prize money for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia to a total amount of USD 400 million — 12 per cent up from the USD 358 million awarded at the 2014 edition.

The FIFA Council also ratified the decision of the Bureau of the Council of 6 September 2017 to approve the enhanced Bidding Regulations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and appointed the members of the Bid Evaluation Task Force.

The meeting in Kolkata covered a wide array of topics and saw the FIFA Council passing a number of important decisions, including the following: Establishment of the FIFA Foundation and the decision to engage in a consultation phase to discuss a review of FIFA’s women’s, youth and club tournaments.