FIFA Announces Club Payments for 2026 World Cup Players
How much FIFA will pay clubs for every player at the 2026 World Cup
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FIFA will pay clubs a minimum of $5,000 per player per day for releasing players to the 2026 World Cup, with total funding reaching $355 million. This includes payments for qualifying matches, making it a broader compensation system compared to previous tournaments.
- 01Clubs will receive at least $5,000 per player per day during the tournament.
- 02The total fund for the 2026 World Cup is $355 million, with $250 million allocated for the final tournament and $100 million for qualifying matches.
- 03Payments for qualifying matches are set at $2,362 for each match a player is part of.
- 04The minimum payment for a player throughout the tournament is around $160,000, increasing to approximately $285,000 if they reach the final.
- 05The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, expanding the pool of players and clubs receiving compensation.
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FIFA has announced that it will pay clubs a minimum of $5,000 per player per day for releasing footballers for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This payment falls under FIFA's expanded Club Benefits Programme, which totals $355 million for the tournament cycle. While the daily rate is lower than the $10,950 paid during the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the overall fund has increased due to payments for World Cup qualifying matches. Clubs will earn $2,362 for each qualifying match a player is involved in. The total compensation for each player can reach around $160,000, with potential increases to $285,000 for those reaching the final. The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, leading to a broader compensation system that includes payments for the qualifying process, a first for FIFA's tournament structure.
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The increased payments to clubs for player participation in both qualifying and final matches could enhance club finances and influence player selection for national teams.
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