Overview

• The allocation rises to $355 million, roughly 70% more than the $209 million distributed after Qatar 2022.
• For the first time, clubs releasing players for World Cup qualifying will receive direct payments even if those players do not reach the finals.
• FIFA says it will publish a revised distribution model, leaving per‑club amounts and payment mechanics pending.
• With the tournament expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches, a larger pool of clubs is expected to benefit, likely reducing the largest individual shares.
• FIFA president Gianni Infantino and ECA chair Nasser Al‑Khelaïfi backed the reform as recognition of clubs’ role in developing players and releasing them for national duty.