FIFA has announced a significant increase in financial support to clubs releasing players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The governing body will distribute $355 million through its Club Benefits Programme, representing a 70 percent rise compared to the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
This expansion comes as the World Cup grows larger, with the number of teams increasing from 32 to 48, matches rising from 64 to 104, and the competition stretching over 39 days instead of 29. FIFA expects its total revenue for 2026 to be 56 percent higher than in 2022, and 72 percent higher across the four-year cycle that includes the 2025 Club World Cup.
For the first time, clubs will also receive compensation for players who appeared in World Cup qualifying matches. The total fund is divided into three parts: $250 million reserved for the finals tournament, $100 million for qualifiers, and $5 million for administrative costs, with any remaining balance directed toward global club football development.
During the finals, clubs will earn a minimum of $5,000 per player per day based on squad inclusion and the duration of each player’s involvement at the tournament. For qualifying, FIFA will pay $2,362 for each player in a match-day squad across 905 qualifying games, plus selected friendlies involving the three host nations.
Payments will be calculated according to a player’s club registration at the time squads are announced, with special provisions made for players who transfer clubs during the tournament or serve as replacements.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the enhanced programme as “another benefit from the expanded FIFA World Cup,” aimed at providing greater support to clubs that develop and release players for the global stage.
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