FIFA's Club Benefits Programme has distributed approximately €215 million to clubs whose players participated in the 2026 World Cup, with AC Milan emerging as the top earner in Serie A and Manchester City leading the global list.
Key Figures:
- Total FIFA fund: €215 million
- Serie A share: €13 million
- Premier League share: €40 million
- La Liga share: €18 million
- Milan earnings: ~€2 million (10 players, 456 combined days)
FIFA's Club Rewards
The payout model compensates clubs based on the number of players called up and how far their national teams progressed. Milan benefited from deep runs by Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot with France, each generating €240,000 for the Rossoneri.
Growing Revenue Gap
The earnings highlight the financial divide between leagues, with the Premier League securing over three times Serie A's total. Spanish clubs collected €18 million, underscoring the dominance of England's top flight in player representation at the tournament.
While the sums are modest compared to transfer budgets, they reflect each club's global footprint and can impact future planning. For Milan, the windfall reinforces the value of their international contingent.
Full details were first reported by Football Italia.
