FIFA Increases World Cup Club Compensation Fund to $355M

FIFA announced on Friday that it has boosted the World Cup club compensation fund to a record $355 million (approximately €306 million), a 70% increase from the amount distributed for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This fund will be divided into three parts, with $250 million reserved for compensating clubs whose players participate in the World Cup.

FIFA will calculate a minimum payment of $5,000 per player per day spent at the tournament, with final figures confirmed after the tournament concludes. Additionally, $100 million is earmarked for qualifying matches, with FIFA estimating payments for 2,362 players across 905 qualifying games and 10 friendlies.

The remaining $5 million will cover administrative costs. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that this program aims to benefit the global football ecosystem by supporting clubs that provide players for the World Cup.