Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United's compensation figure, paid for by FIFA, has been revealed after one of their players was injured at the 2026 World Cup.The Red Devils are in the process of conducting an expansive summer rebuild, coping with the departure of veteran player Casemiro and planning to ensure their upturn in form since Michael Carrick's appointment continues.With the injury endured by one of Manchester United's players in North America this summer, the club is entitled to a hefty fee of compensation - but why, and just how much?Manchester United compensation figure revealed after Manuel Ugarte injury at the 2026 World CupManuel Ugarte was injured during Uruguay's defeat against Spain, in his nation's final game of the 2026 World Cup.The Manchester United man suffered a horror knee injury after a tackle attempt during the clash, which ended 1-0 to Spain. You may like Do clubs get paid if their players are at the World Cup? Manchester United make Matheus Cunha promise ahead of World Cup Manchester United reveal Manuel Ugarte asking price: report Ugarte was stretchered off the pitch, and Uruguay exited the tournament, but there is a small upside for Manchester United.A situation so awful will have a silver lining, as FIFA will pay the fee of compensation required for the injury sustained.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.In simple terms, this amount will be the salary he is contracted to receive from Manchester United, for the duration of his injury.With Ugarte expected to be out for nine months, that figure would reach nearly �6 million for the Red Devils to enjoy, and potentially utilise in their summer transfer window budget.This is possible through FIFA's Club Protection Programme, which was introduced to manage reluctancy from clubs to send their players off to duel on international stages, for the benefit of others. What to read next First Manchester United transfer of the summer completed, ahead of World Cup: report Do players get paid for playing in the World Cup? Which players are out of World Cup 2026? The programme was described as a "landmark moment" in strengthening relationships between clubs and national associations.The current version of the programme will run until the end of 2026, making Manchester United eligible for its financial benefits.FIFA describes any serious injury as a "temporary total disablement" which brings the programme into play.Due to the severity of Ugarte's lay-off, the Red Devils will therefore meet the necessary criteria to receive hefty compensation.Additionally, the programme caps its salaries covered at �120,000 per week, which aligns perfectly with Ugarte's wages, sitting on Manchester United's books at that exact weekly figure.TOPICSManchester UnitedUruguayWorld Cup 2026Premier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
