FIFA Allocates 355 Million USD for Clubs in 2026 World Cup

This represents a 70% increase compared to the 2022 edition, marking a significant boost in financial support for teams worldwide. A groundbreaking change will see clubs receive payments for releasing players during the preliminary qualifiers for the first time.

The fund is split into two parts, with 100 million USD designated for the qualifying phase and 250 million USD for the final tournament. Clubs will receive approximately 2360 USD per player per match during the qualifiers.