World Cup 2026 · Business of Football

Key Facts

—The payment: FIFA will pay clubs a minimum of $5,000 a day for each player released to the 2026 World Cup, with final figures set after the tournament.

—The fund: The total Club Benefits Programme has risen to a record $355m, up nearly 70% from the $209m paid after Qatar 2022.

—The split: Of that, $250m is reserved for clubs whose players appear at the finals; for the first time, clubs are also paid for releasing players for qualifiers.