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World Cup 2026 players receive payment through federations and clubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

World Cup 2026 players receive payment through federations and clubs

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins tomorrow, featuring 48 countries, including three host nations. Players do not receive direct payments from FIFA; instead, federations decide player compensation. The prize pool totals $871 million, with each qualified team guaranteed at least $12.5 million. The U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams share World Cup money under a collective bargaining agreement. Clubs are compensated about $11,000-$12,000 per player per day for releasing players to the tournament.

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•Players' payments vary widely by federation and player contract.
•FIFA's prize pool for 2026 is $871 million, with $12.5 million for each team.
•U.S. teams equally share World Cup earnings until 2028.
•Clubs receive $355 million total for releasing players to the tournament.
•Kylian Mbappé earned £17,000 per match in the 2018 World Cup.

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World Cup players get paid, but not directly by FIFA. The amount varies wildly by country and federation and the U.S. stands apart.
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Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 6:30 PM
Do World Cup players get paid? Yes, but it's complicated
World Cup players get paid, but not directly by FIFA. The amount varies wildly by country and federation and the U.S. stands apart.

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