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

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.

• 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona set for €2.89 million FIFA payout after strong World Cup representation