DR Congo reveal plans for $16m World Cup revenue with infrastructure getting biggest share

The Football Association of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FECOFA) has revealed how the country plans to use the $16m in revenue generated from its participation in the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

The funds will be distributed across the national team, domestic football, youth and women’s competitions, club development, federation operations and infrastructure projects.

The biggest allocation, $10.72m, has been earmarked for infrastructure development at the CTN Kurara Mpova facility.

FECOFA’s plans also include $2.6m for the renovation of 26 league facilities, underlining the federation’s intention to use the World Cup windfall to improve football infrastructure across the country.

A further $1m will be allocated directly to the national team, while $300,000 will support youth and women’s leagues as well as the Premier League.

Division One clubs are set to receive $480,000, with Division Two clubs allocated $500,000.

FECOFA has also set aside $300,000 for its own operations and $100,000 for staff bonuses.

How the $16m will be distributed

• National Team: $1m
• Renovation of 26 league facilities: $2.6m
• Youth & Women’s Leagues and Premier League: $300,000
• Division One clubs: $480,000
• Division Two clubs: $500,000
• FECOFA operations: $300,000
• Staff bonuses: $100,000
• CTN Kurara Mpova infrastructure development: $10.72m

The infrastructure allocation represents by far the largest portion of the money, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the total revenue.

The investment is expected to provide a significant boost to football facilities in DR Congo, with the renovation of league grounds and the development of the CTN Kurara Mpova complex forming the centrepiece of the federation’s spending plans.

The allocation to clubs and competitions is also designed to strengthen the domestic game, with financial support being provided across the top two divisions as well as youth and women’s football.

For DR Congo, the World Cup revenue therefore represents an opportunity to invest beyond the national team and create a broader legacy from their appearance on football’s biggest stage.

FECOFA’s breakdown places infrastructure at the heart of that strategy, with more than $13m of the total allocation going towards infrastructure-related projects when the $2.6m facility renovation programme is included.

The federation’s plans will now be closely watched as DR Congo seeks to translate its World Cup earnings into long-term improvements for football at both national and domestic level.