The report says the initial sum would be paid to field referees included in ’s World Cup group. That money would not depend on taking charge of a particular match.
The bigger financial opportunity would come through tournament progression:
The structure puts a direct value on consistency. Officials who remain trusted for the later rounds would have more opportunities to add to their base payment.
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are reportedly among the England-based officials selected for the tournament. Both Premier League referees would secure the reported base payment through inclusion, while further bonuses would depend on their assignments.
The report also says ’s neutrality rules would prevent either official from refereeing the final if England reached the decisive match. The final is scheduled for 19 July, making that appointment the most prestigious and potentially most valuable of the competition.
The increased budget is also expected to cover video officials. Jarred Gillett, a VAR specialist linked to the Premier League, is reportedly part of a group of 30 specialists chosen for the tournament.
The VAR payment would differ slightly from the field-referee figure, but the same bonus principle is expected to apply: continued involvement in the knockout rounds could raise total earnings.
The next key storyline will be ’s confirmed referee appointments and the first knockout-stage designations. Those decisions will show which officials remain in contention for the final-and its reported premium.