BirminghamLive’s most recent Wolves news provides information on an unexpected financial boost from the World Cup.
Due to their players’ participation in the World Cup, Wolverhampton Wanderers have already made more than £800,000.
Three of the five Wolves players currently playing in Qatar are assured of moving on to the next round. The World Cup runs of Jose Sa, Ruben Neves, and Matheus Nunes were extended on Monday as Portugal overcame Uruguay 2-0 to advance to the round of 16.
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However, Hwang Hee-chan and Raul Jimenez are battling to stay in the World Cup. Mexico under Jimenez takes on Saudi Arabia today in need of a victory.
Mexico must defeat Saudi Arabia and hope that Argentina and Poland’s match ends well for them. After recovering from a groin injury on the eve of the competition, Jimenez has made appearances off the bench in both of Mexico’s opening two games.
Due to injuries, Hwang hasn’t yet been able to play for South Korea. South Korea will have a difficult time advancing from Group H so that they may play Portugal in the decisive championship game on Friday.
FIFA pays clubs approximately £8,500 for each player, per day. With a 13-day group stage and six days of training prior to the competition, each player will earn their club at least 19 days’ worth of wages, or £161,500, in total.
After the Group Stages conclude on Friday, the competition will continue for an additional 16 days. If Portugal advances to the final, Wolves may earn an additional £408,000.