Club benefits programme to reward record number of clubs ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA is expanding its Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to recognise and reward a larger share of clubs than ever before...
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FIFA is significantly expanding its Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, committing a record USD 355 million (Sh 45 billion) to reward clubs globally for releasing players. This enhanced program will, for the first time, directly compensate every club whose players participate in World Cup 26ā¢ qualifiers or the final tournament.
- A record fund of USD 355 million (Sh 45 billion) is allocated for the expanded program, a significant increase from USD 209 million in the 2022 World Cup cycle.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the program's aim to acknowledge the essential contributions of clubs and their players to both qualification and the main tournament.
- The CBP will now compensate clubs even if their players do not reach the finals, as long as they were released for World Cup competition, fostering greater solidarity across all club sizes.
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