FIFA to pay clubs around 300-million-pounds for sending players to the 2026 World Cup

It's understood FIFA will pay clubs around 300-million-pounds for sending players to the 2026 World Cup.

It's an increase of more than 75-per-cent from the fund split between clubs as a reward for releasing players for last year's tournament in Qatar.

The 2026 competition - hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico - will see the World Cup expand from 32 to 48 teams.