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USD 209m distributed under FIFA (www.FIFA.com<\/a>)<\/em>\u00a0Club Benefits Programme; Payments follow release of 837 players by 440 clubs; The programme is part of the collaboration agreement between FIFA and the European Club Association.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Following the most successful FIFA World Cup\u2122 ever, 440 clubs from 51 member associations across all six confederations will benefit from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) by receiving a share of the revenue for the release of players to participate at the final tournament in Qatar. This serves to confirm the positive impact of FIFA\u2019s showpiece tournament on club football and the fundamental role that clubs play in player development and the release of players to represent their national teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n The FIFA CBP is part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between FIFA and the European Club Association (ECA), which was extended until 2030 at the ECA General Assembly in Budapest, Hungary, in March\u00a02023.\u00a0<\/p>\n Among the 440 clubs that will receive a share of the funds following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022\u2122 are a number of lower-tier teams, including 78 second-tier sides, 13\u00a0third\u2011tier clubs, five fourth\u2011tier teams and one fifth-tier outfit.\u00a0<\/p>\n FIFA will distribute a total of USD 209 million following the release of 837 footballers for a rounded per player daily amount of USD\u00a010,950, regardless of how many minutes they played during the tournament. The total per player is divided and distributed to the club(s) with which the player was registered in the two years leading up to the final competition. As per standard procedure, FIFA will distribute the amounts via the member associations to which the relevant clubs are affiliated.\u00a0<\/p>\n FIFA President Gianni Infantino: \u201cThe FIFA Club Benefits Programme is a clear example of how the FIFA World Cup has a positive impact on club football across the world.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cQatar 2022 was not only the career pinnacle for many players, but also the most successful World Cup ever and one that will contribute to football development in all corners of the planet. Club football plays a key role within the football ecosystem and the FIFA Club Benefits Programme provides us with an excellent opportunity to support clubs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n ECA also recognised the global impact of the FIFA CBP.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe are very pleased that 440 clubs worldwide \u2013 not just ECA Members and European clubs \u2013 will benefit from significant distributions from the Club Benefits Programme, as part of the agreement between ECA and FIFA for the release of 837 players participating at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,\u201d said ECA Chairman Nasser Al-Khela\u00effi.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Club Benefits Programme is one of the fundamental pillars of the recently renewed Memorandum of Understanding between ECA and FIFA. ECA works tirelessly for the benefit of all clubs and this is reflected by the increase in the amount to be distributed for the 2026 and 2030 editions of the FIFA World Cup to USD 355 million,\u201d added Mr Al-Khela\u00effi.\u00a0<\/p>\n Under the new MoU (https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/46PZuLx<\/a>)\u00a0signed earlier this year by FIFA and ECA, USD\u00a0355 million will be distributed to clubs under the programme for the 2026 and 2030 editions of the FIFA World Cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n Further details regarding the FIFA CBP can be found in FIFA circular\u00a0(https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3OdFZVS<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n Please click here\u00a0(https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3pOBnwk<\/a>) for additional information, including the breakdown of the funds by club.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n