FIFA Increases Club Payout to $355 Million for World Cup Players

FIFA has raised its Club Benefits Programme to $355 million for this World Cup cycle, a 70 percent boost on the payout for Qatar 2022. The expanded package covers both finals and qualifiers for the first time. Clubs will share $250 million for players at the finals, with a minimum payment of $5,000 per player per day. A further $100 million is allocated to appearances in qualifying matches, at $2,362 per player per game. The remaining $5 million covers administrative costs and supports global club football. The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, 104 matches and a 39-day schedule. FIFA expects revenue to be 56 percent higher than in 2022 and 72 percent up for the full four-year cycle ending in 2026.

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