Coventry set to earn World Cup fees from two squad players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Coventry City may receive substantial payouts due to two players participating in this summer's FIFA World Cup. Haji Wright will represent the United States, while Brandon Thomas-Asante has been called up by Ghana. According to Dr. Tom Bason, if both players compete for three weeks, Coventry could earn approximately £300,000 based on FIFA's compensation program for clubs releasing players for the tournament. FIFA compensates clubs with a fixed fee for each player, which remains consistent regardless of their team's progress in the tournament. Coventry City's financial benefits will depend on how far the players' national teams advance.
- •Coventry City could earn hundreds of thousands from World Cup payouts.
- •Haji Wright represents the United States and Thomas-Asante represents Ghana.
- •Compensation is based on player participation duration.
- •Potential earnings estimated at £300,000 for three weeks of play.
- •FIFA provides fixed payments regardless of national team success.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Coventry could earn World Cup fees
"Coventry City could be set to earn hundreds of thousands of pounds through Fifa World Cup payouts due to two squad members representing their nations at this summer's tournament. Haji Wright is set to represent hosts United States and Brandon Thomas-Asante has been called up by Ghana.
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