Netherlands' World Cup run boosts FIFA fee for Corinthians over Memphis | OneFootball

The Netherlands’ qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup also represents a financial gain for Corinthians. With Memphis Depay part of Ronald Koeman’s squad, the black-and-white club will be entitled to another installment from FIFA’s financial compensation program for teams that release players for the tournament.

The Dutch team’s spot was confirmed after a 3-1 win over Tunisia, a result that secured the team’s place in the competition. As a result, they will play one more match at the World Cup, against Morocco, and Corinthians will receive approximately $20,000 (around R$103,000 at the current exchange rate).

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The payment is part of the Club Benefits Programme, a FIFA initiative that pays clubs for each day their players remain on national team duty during the World Cup. The daily amount set by the organization is $5,000 per called-up player.

So far, Memphis is the only representative of the Corinthians squad in the tournament. Adding up the days already played in the group stage and the qualification for the Round of 16, Corinthians has accumulated around $80,000 in financial compensation, an amount close to R$415,000.

That amount could still increase in the coming weeks. If the Netherlands advances all the way to the World Cup final, scheduled for July 19, the São Paulo club could receive approximately $180,000, an amount close to R$934,000.

In addition to participation in the competition, Corinthians should also be compensated for the period in which Memphis remained with the Dutch national team during preparation for the World Cup. The forward joined up at the end of May for training and, considering that period, the club could add around $75,000 to the amounts received, totaling an even greater financial return from the call-up of the No. 10.

On the field, Memphis has been used by Ronald Koeman as an option during matches. The forward started all three group-stage fixtures on the bench, came on during the second half in each of them, and has totaled 51 minutes played, along with one assist recorded in the 5-1 thrashing of Sweden.

His participation in the World Cup also places the Dutchman in a select group in Corinthians history. Memphis became the 25th Corinthians player to appear in a World Cup edition, alongside notable names such as Cássio, Fagner, Freddy Rincón, Carlos Tévez, Ricardinho, Rivellino, and Sócrates.

While following the Netherlands’ campaign, Corinthians is also continuing to work to keep the forward in the squad. Memphis’ current contract is valid until July 31, and the board has already presented a renewal proposal, remaining optimistic about an agreement between the parties.

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