Even a team losing all three games at the World Cup will pocket $13 million. Against this, The IOC’s opposition to paying its athletes looks ever more ridiculous.

FIFA will pay clubs at least $5,000 a day per player released for World Cup 2026, a record benefits pot with Latin American clubs in for a windfall.

Even a team losing all three games at the World Cup will pocket $13 million. Against this, The IOC’s opposition to paying its athletes looks ever more ridiculous.