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Barcelona to receive €2.89 million from FIFA for World Cup player release

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Barcelona to receive €2.89 million from FIFA for World Cup player release

Summary

Barcelona is set to receive approximately €2.89 million as compensation for releasing its players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While the club had a significant presence with 16 players in the tournament, this amount reflects a decrease from the €4.43 million received after the 2022 World Cup, due to FIFA’s revised Club Benefits Programme. The new model divides compensation into two funds, distributing payments for both player qualifications and tournament participation. The program aims to provide more clubs with financial support but results in smaller shares for teams like Barcelona that supply numerous international players. Barcelona earned €153,375 from qualifying matches prior to the World Cup finals.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona will receive €2,893,533 from FIFA for World Cup participation.
•Reduction from €4.43 million earned after the 2022 World Cup.
•New FIFA model splits payments for qualifications and tournament participation.
•Barcelona had 16 players involved in the World Cup final phase.
•Club earned €153,375 from qualifying matches before the World Cup.

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Barcelona are set to receive almost €2.9 million for releasing its international players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to Mundo Deportivo, FIFA’s revised Club Benefits Programme will ha...
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