Some Premier League clubs are set to rake in eye-watering figures due to their players taking part in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
The likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool could make millions after releasing their players to represent their countries. According to the Daily Mail, FIFA will distribute a staggering £187m windfall to clubs around the world with players participating.
Figures released by football's governing body reportedly show that each club can expect a minimum fee of £3,700 for each player per day. So the final figure every club will receive depends on how far their players get in the competition. We've decided to take a look at how much money every Premier League team can expect to rake in based on the number of their stars that have been called up.
Premier League Clubs Set to Earn World Cup Fortune
Reece James
Clubs were legally required to release their players on May 25. The team currently raking in the most money per day from their star men simply being involved at the World Cup is Manchester City.
The Citizens have 19 representatives at the United States, Canada and Mexico-based competition. The likes of Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias and Nico O'Reilly are contributing towards over £70,000 per day being added to the club's coffers.
Arsenal are making just shy of £60,000 every 24 hours due to their 16 players being in action. Meanwhile, Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Liverpool are all making over £40,000 daily.
Tottenham and Chelsea have just eight players each at this year's World Cup, but they'll still receive £29,600. At the bottom end of the scale, Brentford, Everton, Leeds and recently relegated West Ham will make the lowest sum. The quarter will be paid £14,800 as compensation for their four players making it to the biggest international stage.
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How Much Each Player Can Earn For Their Club
Igor Thiago
FIFA's rule says that clubs must release their players on May 25 at the very latest. With the first set of groups ending on June 25, the shortest time any player can spend at the competition is 32 days (including the day after they are knocked out).
That means the minimum an individual can generate for their club would be £118,400. That's a staggering amount and would mean Man City are in line for at least £2,249,600.
If any player reached the final, they'd be active at the World Cup for 56 days. That would be £207,200 in their club's pocket. They may not be happy about disrupted pre-season plans, but Premier League sides won't complain at their own earnings.