The World Cup, which draws the attention of the entire world every four years, is considered a significant event not only for national teams and fans but also for the clubs of the players. This is because FIFA pays certain compensation to the clubs for the participation of players in the national team. These funds can be very important for clubs.
For example, looking at how this process worked in the recent World Cup, during the tournament held in Qatar in 2022, FIFA paid each player's club $10,000 per day. This payment covers not only the days of the competition but also the preparation period. In total, compensation for each player is expected to cover approximately 25-30 days.
How is this payment calculated, you ask? For instance, if a national team player spends a total of 25 days participating in the championship, their club will receive $250,000 from FIFA. This figure is calculated as follows: 25 days × $10,000 = $250,000.
This amount is transferred directly and fully to each player's club. If a player changes clubs during the championship, FIFA distributes this payment proportionally between the two clubs. This is considered a fair and precise process.
However, FIFA's policy of allocating such funds is observed to change and increase regularly every four years. For example, it is expected that FIFA will significantly increase the total compensation funds paid to clubs for the World Cup to be held in 2026. According to some sources and experts' estimates, the total amount paid to clubs in the 2026 World Cup could rise to $355 million. This represents a significant increase compared to the $209 million allocated in 2022.
This increase will also significantly raise the daily compensation that clubs receive for each player. For instance, forecasts suggest that in 2026, the amount paid for each day a player is with the national team could be around $13,000 to $15,000. Based on this calculation, clubs could receive approximately $300,000 or more for a player during the tournament.
These funds are especially important for smaller clubs, as such compensations allow them to improve their financial situation and have the opportunity to retain their players or acquire new talents. For larger clubs that have more players participating in national teams, this money serves as a significant additional source of income.
FIFA's policy is positively received across all levels of the football world and is supported by clubs. As clubs send their players to national teams, this process incurs certain financial losses for them. FIFA helps to alleviate these losses, even if partially, by providing compensation.
Thus, it can be expected that FIFA will further improve this process ahead of the upcoming World Cup, ensuring that the interests of clubs are protected at a higher level. This, in turn, will lead to further development of football and strengthen the relationships between players and clubs.
Moreover, such compensations will increase players' interest and responsibility to play for their national teams, while clubs will remain interested in collaborating with national teams.
All of this ensures that the world of football becomes more beautiful and fair. Therefore, the World Cup is not only an important and interesting event for players and fans but also for clubs.
Thus, in the next World Cup, clubs can hope to receive significant financial compensations through the participation of their players in national teams. For this, their developed talents need to play in the national teams and showcase their skills.
