Development Programme
Football Development
Growing the game globally — investing in infrastructure, people and the future of football.
$6M
Per Association/Year
211
Member Associations
70+
Countries (F4S)
700M
Children Reached
Forward Development Programme
USD 6 million per year for every member association to invest in football infrastructure, training and competitions.
Grassroots Football
Building the foundation of the game — programmes for children and communities to experience the joy of football.
Coach Education
Coaching courses available worldwide, training thousands of coaches from basic to elite levels every year.
Referee Development
Training the next generation of match officials with international referee development programmes.
Football for Schools
Integrating football into national school curricula — reaching 700 million children in 70 countries.
Medical & Scientific
Medical research aims to enhance player safety, injury prevention and sports science worldwide.
Forward 3.0 Programme
The latest phase of the development programme provides enhanced funding and support to all member associations, with a focus on women's football, youth development and infrastructure.