European Football Clubs had sought more than 60% of the fund for their members but has reportedly accepted a 50-50 division.
That compromise reflects the tension around an expanded competition staged in the United States. Chelsea have already collected £84 million for winning the tournament, while non-participants are still waiting for their wider share.
A portion of Europe’s allocation would reportedly go to every top-flight club on the continent that did not participate. Payments would not be equal, however.
The proposed formula would consider:
Liverpool are among the clubs expected to receive a relatively significant payment after reaching the 2022 Champions League final. The structure rewards both sustained top-flight status and European pedigree, placing established clubs in a stronger position than teams from smaller leagues.
The delay has frustrated clubs that viewed the fund as a central justification for accepting the tournament’s wider commercial model. EFC raised the issue in August and warned that future cooperation could be affected if progress remained limited.
The planned distribution is therefore more than a payment mechanism. It is a test of whether the Club World Cup can generate benefits beyond its participants.
The next key moment is the 15 October Fifa Council meeting. Approval would begin the process of confirming the formula, payment timetable and the final amounts due to clubs such as Liverpool.