FIFA will pay clubs that provide players to World Cup teams “a minimum compensation” of US$5,000 (R$25,000 at current prices) for each athlete and per day, the entity announced this Friday (5).
In September last year, FIFA had already announced that it would compensate clubs with US$355 million (R$1.7 billion) for providing their players to compete in the Qualifiers and the World Cup, a value 70% higher than in the 2022 cycle.
Of this figure, US$250 million (R$1.2 billion) will be divided between the clubs with players called up for this year’s edition of the tournament, which will be held from June 11th to July 19th.
“Payments will be calculated per player and per day, taking into account both the inclusion in the squad and the minutes played. A minimum compensation of US$5,000 per player and day is expected, but the definitive values will be confirmed after the end of the tournament”, explained the entity in a statement.
Another US$100 million (R$504 million) will be transferred, for the first time, to the clubs that lent players during the World Cup qualifiers.
“Due to the 905 Qualifier games, the expected compensation is approximately US$2,360 [R$ 11,8 mil] per player and game played”, announced FIFA.
The remaining US$5 million (R$25 million) will be allocated to administrative expenses arising from the implementation of the program.
“More clubs than ever will receive a share of the economic benefits generated by the competition. In this way, their fundamental contribution to international football will be recognized”, highlighted FIFA president Gianni Infantino, quoted in the note.
