The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) believes developing football nations need stronger financial and technical support, and we welcome any serious effort to provide it.
We respect the views of UEFA, CONCACAF, the AFC, and fellow Member Associations that proposals of significant structural and financial impact—such as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE)—must be discussed openly and democratically. Broad consultation across all confederations and Member Associations protects transparency and helps everyone reach a shared, well-informed decision.
Although FIFA has withdrawn the FFE proposal, PFF continues to support the goal behind it, championed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino: expanding commercial and financial assistance to all 211 Member Associations, especially smaller markets like the Philippines.
That commitment to a more inclusive game was clear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, grown to 48 teams under President Infantino’s leadership. Emerging nations like Cabo Verde, Curaçao, and Uzbekistan showed what they can do on the biggest stage—a reminder that when developing nations get real investment, the game becomes more competitive for everyone.
PFF values its strong relationship with FIFA and its fellow Member Associations, and looks forward to working with the wider football community to turn this shared goal of stronger support for developing nations into reality.
We stand behind President Gianni Infantino’s leadership, and trust that continued dialogue among all confederations and Member Associations will keep the global game moving forward together.
