Real Sociedad to receive nearly 1.7 million euros for player participation in the World Cup.
In the current season, Real Sociedad is in the 17th position in the League, with 0 points and 0 goals scored and 0 goals conceded. Their next match will be against Real Madrid on February 7, 2027, at their home stadium.
What happened?
According to Diario Vasco, Real Sociedad expects to receive around 1.7 million euros from FIFA for the participation of six players in the World Cup. The players who will receive this compensation are Mikel Oyarzabal, Martin Zubimendi, Luka Sucic, Duje Caleta-Car, Gonçalo Guedes, and Take Kubo.
Why is it important for Real Sociedad?
The participation of these players in the World Cup is important for Real Sociedad because they will receive a significant compensation from FIFA. This compensation can help improve the financial situation of the club.
What comes next?
Real Sociedad will continue working to improve their situation in the League and to remain competitive in the World Cup. The players who participated in the World Cup will remain an important asset for the club.
FIFA compensation
FIFA pays 9,321 euros per player per day, and the total amount to be distributed is 305 million euros. The compensation is assigned according to the location of each player in the last two years. The players of Real Sociedad who participated in the World Cup will receive a significant amount of money.
The participation of Mikel Oyarzabal in the World Cup final on July 19 is valuable for Real Sociedad, as it will give them a compensation of 466,000 euros. Martin Zubimendi, who has not yet played in the World Cup, will also receive a compensation of 233,000 euros. Luka Sucic and Duje Caleta-Car, who played with Croatia, will receive a combined compensation of more than 500,000 euros. Gonçalo Guedes, who played with Portugal, will receive a compensation of 163,118 euros. Take Kubo, who played with Japan, will receive a compensation of 281,951 euros.
The total compensation that Real Sociedad will receive is around 1.7 million euros, which is a significant amount for the club.
The participation of the players of Real Sociedad in the World Cup is important not only for the compensation they will receive, but also for the experience they will gain in the tournament. The participation of the players in the World Cup is an important achievement for the club and for the individual players.
