Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA plans to implement a major financial compensation program for clubs. Under this program, clubs will receive substantial payments for players participating in the tournament.
According to COPE, the compensation is expected to exceed 9,000 euros per player per day. This is a significant opportunity not only for European or South American giants but for all clubs whose players are called up to national teams heading to the World Cup.
The Uzbekistan national team will participate in the World Cup for the first time in its history. This is not only a historic event for the country's football but also a potentially lucrative process for Superliga clubs, as each player called up to the national squad earns their club a share of the FIFA compensation fund.
Crucially, FIFA does not calculate payments only for the days a player is on the pitch. Compensation begins from the day the player officially joins the national team camp, meaning the sum covers training camps, pre-tournament sessions, and the duration of the World Cup.
If the Uzbekistan national team concludes its campaign after the group stage, players will likely be with the national team for approximately 17–18 days. In this scenario, it is highly probable that clubs could receive at least 162,000 euros per player.
Converted into Uzbek soums, this amount is approximately 2.187 billion soums. For Superliga clubs, this is a significant sum, especially for those with multiple national team members, where total revenue could reach even higher figures.
This compensation system helps maintain a balance between clubs and national teams. Since clubs release their key players for major tournaments, missing team training and internal plans, FIFA provides financial support to these clubs in return.
For reference, the Uzbekistan national team, led by Fabio Cannavaro, is currently continuing its World Cup preparations at the National Football Center. Fans expect worthy performances, brave battles, and bright results from our representatives at this historic World Cup.
In short, the 2026 World Cup could open doors to major financial opportunities for Uzbek clubs, not just prestige and history. This time, the World Cup is becoming an event felt not only on the pitch but also in club bank accounts.
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