ZURICH: FIFA has announced that 440 clubs from 51 member associations in its six confederations will benefit from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme by receiving a share of the revenue after the release of players for last year’s World Cup finals in Qatar.

The CBP is part of a memorandum of understanding between FIFA and the European Club Association which has been extended until 2030 by the ECA general assembly in Budapest in March.

A FIFA statement said:

Among the 440 clubs that will receive a share of the funds following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ are a number of lower-tier teams, including 78 second-tier sides, 13 third‑tier clubs, five fourth‑tier teams and one fifth-tier outfit. 

FIFA will distribute a total of $209m following the release of 837 footballers for a rounded per player daily amount of USD 10,950, regardless of how many minutes they played during the tournament. The total per player is divided and distributed to the club(s) with which the player was registered in the two years leading up to the final competition. As per standard procedure, FIFA will distribute the amounts via the member associations to which the relevant clubs are affiliated. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino: “The FIFA Club Benefits Programme is a clear example of how the FIFA World Cup has a positive impact on club football across the world.” 

“Qatar 2022 was not only the career pinnacle for many players, but also the most successful World Cup ever and one that will contribute to football development in all corners of the planet. Club football plays a key role within the football ecosystem and the FIFA Club Benefits Programme provides us with an excellent opportunity to support clubs.” 

Under the new MoU $355m will be distributed to clubs from the 2026 and 2030 World Cups. 

Further details regarding the FIFA CBP can be found in FIFA circular. 

Please click here for additional information, including the breakdown of the funds by club.

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