FIFA is set to distribute a record 355 million to clubs around the world as part of an expanded Club Benefits Programme CBP tied to the 2026 World Cup, soccers world governing body announced on Tuesday.
The initiative marks an increase of close to 70 from the 209 million paid out after the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
For the first time, clubs that release players for World Cup qualifiers not just the finals will be compensated.
