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Sanctions busting? FIFA may pay World Cup money to Russian clubs

Ewan Jones

19.07.2026, 12:18

After the Qatar World Cup, FIFA reportedly sent a total of $1.2 million to six Russian clubs. — After the Qatar World Cup, FIFA reportedly sent a total of $1.2 million to six Russian clubs. Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images

Among the clubs set to receive funds is Spartak Moscow, owned by Lukoil.