The French Football Federation and the French national team players have reached an agreement on two sensitive issues ahead of the 2026 World Cup: bonuses paid to international players and the number of tickets allocated to players' families during the tournament. Discussions were finalized in recent hours. Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, ultimately accepted the demands put forward by Les Bleus, notably by Kylian Mbappé, the French national team captain.
The French Football Federation wanted to finalize the matter before the World Cup.
The Federation wanted to resolve this issue before the start of the competition to avoid any internal tensions during the tournament. The objective was clear: to secure a comprehensive agreement with the players regarding financial terms and family support during the World Cup. Bonuses were one of the main points of negotiation. The number of tickets allocated to players' families for each match was also part of the discussions.
No amount disclosed
For now, no precise figures have been made public. Details of the agreement, including the amount of bonuses or the exact number of tickets allocated to families, have not been released. But the principle of an agreement has now been established. The players have received guarantees from the French Football Federation (FFF) on both issues.
The case was closed before the competition began.
With this agreement, Les Bleus avoid a potential point of contention before the 2026 World Cup. The Federation can now consider the matter settled, while the players have a validated framework regarding their bonuses and the presence of their loved ones during the competition.
