UEFA has unveiled a significant increase in financial compensation for clubs that release players to national teams. For the cycle linked to UEFA Euro 2028, the governing body will distribute a total of €244 million, substantially exceeding the compensation rates currently offered by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup.

The initiative is part of the long-standing agreement between UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA), ensuring clubs are rewarded for making their players available for international duty.

Of the total amount, €104 million will be allocated to clubs that provide players for UEFA Nations League matches and Euro 2028 qualifying fixtures. Based on UEFA's projections, clubs will receive an estimated €3,845 per player per day during these official international windows.

The remaining €140 million will be reserved for clubs whose players participate in the final tournament of Euro 2028, which will be hosted by the United Kingdom and Ireland. Payments will depend on each club's classification level within UEFA's compensation structure.

Top-tier clubs are expected to receive approximately €10,200 per player per day. Second-tier clubs could earn around €6,800 daily, while third-tier clubs would receive roughly €3,400.

European giants such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan and Arsenal are among the organizations likely to benefit the most from the scheme due to the large number of international players in their squads.

The figures highlight a notable difference compared to FIFA's Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 World Cup. Although FIFA will distribute €305 million overall, clubs receive a flat rate of roughly €4,200 per player per day, meaning UEFA's top-level compensation can be more than double the World Cup rate.

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