How much should Palmeiras receive for those called up for the World Cup
Palmeiras has seven squad members who will compete in the World Cup and will receive a daily allowance, paid by FIFA, for the transfer of athletes.
The figure provided by the entity for the teams of each participating athlete is 11 thousand dollars (around R$ 57 thousand). With the seven called up, Palmeiras should receive approximately R$ 399 thousand daily, being the second Brazilian club that will earn the most.
Defender Gustavo Gómez, midfielder Mauricio and striker Ramón Sosa defend Paraguay. Furthermore, left-back Piquerez and midfielder Emiliano Martínez are playing for Uruguay, attacking midfielder Jhon Arias joined the Colombian national team and striker Flaco López plays for Argentina.
According to FIFA, 250 million dollars (R$ 1.2 billion at current prices) will be distributed among the clubs that will have players in the main national team competition on the planet. The final numbers will only be confirmed after the World Cup.
The Brazilian club that will receive the most benefit is Flamengo, which has nine squads for the 2026 World Cup.
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Values that each Brazilian club will receive in the World Cup
- Flamengo: R$513 thousand per day (9 players)
- Palmeiras: R$399 thousand per day (7 players)
- Atlético-MG: R$228 thousand per day (4 players)
- Grêmio: R$114 thousand per day (2 players)
- Internacional: R$114 thousand per day (2 players)
- Athletico-PR: R$ 57 thousand per day (1 player)
- Botafogo: R$ 57 thousand per day (1 player)
- Red Bull Bragantino: R$ 57 thousand per day (1 player)
- Corinthians: R$ 57 thousand per day (1 player)
- Fluminense: R$ 57 thousand per day (1 player)
- Santos: R$ 57 thousand per day (1 player)
- São Paulo: R$57 thousand per day (1 player)
- Vasco: R$57 thousand per day (1 player)
Source: CNN