FIFA to Pay Players $5,000 Daily for 2026 World Cup Participation

Players participating in the 2026 World Cup finals, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, are set to receive approximately $5,000 per day from FIFA. This significant financial distribution aims to recognize the contributions of players and the clubs that develop them.

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Thousands of clubs around the world contribute every day to the training and development of players who dream of representing their countries in the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA announced that a total of $355 million will be allocated under the 2026 FIFA World Cup Club Support Program. This figure represents a substantial 70% increase compared to the $209 million distributed in 2022. The funds will be divided between players competing in the final tournament and those who participated in the qualifying stages, ensuring a broader reach of financial benefits across the football ecosystem.

Clubs that released players for the preliminary qualifying matches will receive $100 million, distributed based on the number of players and matches played. An additional $250 million will be shared among clubs whose players reach the final tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19. FIFA clarified that payments will be calculated per player, per day, considering squad inclusion and playing time, with a minimum daily allocation of $5,000.

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Through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Club Support Program, in which all qualifying matches are included for the first time, more clubs than ever will receive a share of the economic benefits generated by the competition.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the program's expansion to include all qualifying matches for the first time. "More clubs than ever will receive a share of the economic benefits generated by the competition," he stated, acknowledging the crucial role clubs play in nurturing talent. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of the European Club Association (ECA), welcomed the program as an essential part of the strategic collaboration between the ECA and FIFA, benefiting hundreds of clubs globally.

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The club support program is an essential part of the strategic collaboration of EFC with FIFA, and will benefit hundreds of entities, both large and small, from Europe and other parts of the world.