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Club Benefits Programme to reward record number of clubs ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino [Fabrice Coffrini/AFP]

FIFA is expanding its Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to recognise and reward a larger share of clubs than ever before for releasing players to represent their nations.

The updated framework, outlined in a renewed memorandum of understanding between FIFA and the European Club Association (ECA) in March 2023, commits a record USD 355 million (Sh 45 billion) to club football in connection with the World Cup qualifiers and the finals.

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