Europe’s top-flight clubs are poised to share half of the $250 million (£185 million) solidarity pot from the recent Club World Cup, marking the end of a prolonged dispute that frustrated many clubs not involved in the tournament.

Fifa and European Football Clubs (EFC) are nearing a consensus for a 50-50 split between European teams and the rest of the world. This fund aims to enhance football's broader ecosystem and will be allocated once the agreement receives ratification.

Initially, EFC sought over 60% of the fund but agreed to a compromise after Fifa advocated for a more equitable distribution globally. The distribution includes:

• A portion of the $125 million allocated to all top-division European clubs not participating in the Club World Cup.
• Payments will vary based on the number of seasons clubs competed at that level from 2021 to 2024.
• Additional funds for clubs demonstrating strong performance in Uefa club competitions during that timeframe, provided they did not partake in the 2025 tournament in the U.S.

Notably, Liverpool, the Champions League runners-up in 2022, stands to gain significantly from this distribution.

EFC is set to hold its general assembly in Copenhagen on Tuesday, with the agreement likely to be confirmed following the Fifa council meeting in Zurich on 15 October.

Clubs from smaller leagues have expressed frustration over the delay in receiving these funds, which could provide essential financial support. Meanwhile, Chelsea, the Club World Cup winners, have already benefitted from their £84 million share of the £740 million prize money.

EFC has warned Fifa it would withdraw cooperation from future Club World Cups if Gianni Infantino does not retract the Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme. The absence of a resolution regarding the solidarity payments has been a significant disappointment for EFC and its member clubs.

While a joint venture between EFC and Fifa is still a possibility to manage the commercial aspects of global club competitions, its realization seems distant amid ongoing leadership challenges in world football. Infantino recently attempted to bolster his reputation in Europe, visiting Riga for the opening of new Latvian Football Association offices.