In brief: FIFA is planning to disburse a record $355 million through its Club Benefits Program following the 2026 World Cup. However, the organization faces potential legal action for reimbursing Russian clubs linked to sanctioned entities, such as Lukoil-owned Spartak Moscow. An investigation by the journalism platform Follow the Money revealed that FIFA previously paid $1.2 million to six Russian clubs after the 2022 tournament, potentially violating international sanctions.
by TVP World |
July 19, 2026, 3:13 pm
The FIFA logo is seen ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 16, 2026.
Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP
