São Paulo FC has a representative in the 2026 World Cup: Damián Bobadilla, who will defend the Paraguay national team. FIFA will pay a daily value to the club for the participation of the midfielder in the competition. Each day of the World Cup will render approximately R$ 56,600 to the tricolor coffers. Therefore, if Paraguay reaches the final of the 2026 World Cup and participates in the 39 complete days of the tournament, Bobadilla's convocation will render R$ 2.2 million to São Paulo FC. According to FIFA, $250 million will be distributed among the clubs that will have players in the main selection competition of the planet. The Brazilian club that will receive the most benefit is Flamengo, which has nine convoked players for the 2026 World Cup. Palmeiras appears in second place, with seven players and a projection of R$ 399,000 daily. São Paulo FC is also on the list, with a projection of R$ 57,000 daily. Rafael Oliva is a journalism graduate from PUC-SP and is a audiovisual producer. He has covered the daily life of Santos and Palmeiras.