Overview
- A 70% increase over the $209 million distributed after Qatar 2022 raises the overall club compensation pool.
- For the first time, clubs will be paid for releasing players during World Cup qualifying even if those players do not reach the finals.
- Distributions will be calculated pro rata based on days players are on national duty and the number of matches played.
- The funding sits within FIFA’s Clubs Assistance Programme under the memorandum with the European Club Association.
- The 2026 tournament expands to 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada.