05-06-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com

Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?

[BBC]Fifa has pledged to pay clubs $355m for releasing their players to participate in the 2026 World Cup, as well as those who released players to take part in qualifying matches.Clubs who have players competing at this summer's tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada have the potential to earn millions during the tournament as a result.That is because of the Fifa Club Benefit Programme, designed to compensate clubs whose players are away with their national teams during the tour
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