Milan emerged as Serie A’s leading earners from the World Cup, even securing a spot among the top 10 clubs globally.

FIFA allocates approximately €215 million through the Club Benefits Programme, which will be distributed among clubs whose players participated in the tournament. Serie A teams are set to receive around €13 million in total.

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The amount awarded to each club varies based on the number of players called up and their progress in the tournament.

The financial gap between Serie A, the Premier League, and La Liga is significant, as English clubs are expected to earn close to €40 million, while Spanish teams will receive around €18 million.

Milan is set to earn nearly €2 million due to its ten players participating in the World Cup, who collectively spent 456 days in the competition. Stars Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot contributed €240,000 each to the club’s finances.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Mike Maignan #16 of France celebrates after the 1-0 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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Milan ranks among the top 10 highest earners in the Club World Cup, with Manchester City leading the rankings with around €4 million.

Atalanta follows as the second-highest-earning Serie A club with €1.4 million. The Nerazzurri had eight players involved in the tournament, though only Charles De Ketelaere advanced past the Round of 16.

Inter claims the third spot, as their captain Lautaro Martinez reached the finals. The Nerazzurri will receive €1.3 million, with €240,000 attributed solely to Lautaro, marking the highest sum a club can earn for a single player.

Como will receive the same amount for Nico Paz, totaling €580,000 alongside Martin Baturina and Assane Diao.

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Juventus ranks fourth, while Bologna surprisingly makes the top five.

Outside Serie A, the highest earners include Manchester City, Barcelona (€3.3 million), and Arsenal (€3.2 million).

Watch the Serie A and the world’s top ten below (via Gazzetta).