FIFA awards financial bonus to Barcelona after record participation of their players in the World Cup

Barcelona Football Club received approximately 2.9 million euros from the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) as financial compensation due to 16 of its players participating in the 2026 World Cup. This makes the club one of the most financially benefited from the tournament. The amount of the bonus is determined based on the number of participating players and their duration with their national teams during the tournament. Barcelona's number of players is among the highest among global clubs, as many national teams rely on players from the club, especially the Spanish national team, which includes 8 players from Barcelona before the World Cup final. These payments are part of the "Club Benefits" program, which aims to compensate clubs for the absence of their international players during major tournament participation.

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