The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced a major financial boost for clubs whose players will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a total of $355 million earmarked for player compensation during the tournament.
The fund forms part of FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme, which will distribute a total of $355 million to clubs worldwide, a 70 per cent increase from the amount paid following the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Expanded Tournament Drives Higher Payments
The increased compensation comes ahead of the largest World Cup in history, with the 2026 edition expanding from 32 to 48 teams.
The number of matches will rise from 64 to 104, while the tournament will run for 39 days, compared with 29 days at the 2022 finals.
FIFA estimates that its overall revenue for the 2026
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