Hearts and Hibs to rake in their share of £260m FIFA jackpot as World Cup comes with increased cash bonuses.

Hearts and Hibs are likely to benefit from the new arrangement. Hearts and Hibernian are among the clubs set to earn from an expanded FIFA prize pot surrounding the World Cup.

Football’s governing body has stated that it will provide 70% extra capital to clubs with players competing in World Cup qualifiers and finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States next year.

Their new club benefit initiative would allow clubs to cash in and split a stunning £260 million.

Around £153 million was paid out to clubs for the 2022 World Cup qualifying and finals, but a significant increase has already been announced.

Both Hearts and Hibs have international stars, and every player who has played for their country in the qualifying and finals during the last two years will help the club’s finances.

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