The upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest spectacle ever, with 48 countries and 1,248 players. But for Belgian clubs, the tournament promises to be a goldmine. Thanks to a generous FIFA compensation of 10,000 euros per player per day, the cash register in the Jupiler Pro League is ringing loudly. Champion Club Brugge is spinning the absolute gold. As the national supplier, blauw-zwart sends five pawns to the World Cup, including Rode Duivels Hans Vanaken, Brandon Mechele, and Joaquin Seys. That delegation will deliver the Bruggelingen a guaranteed 1.35 million euros after the group stage. While top countries like England lead the list with at least 205 World Cup players, Belgium occupies a respectable twelfth place worldwide with 29 delegates. The Belgian enclave also hosts some remarkable stories. So, the relegated Dender delivers Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran) and Luc De Fougerolles (Canada) to the World Cup. The Challenger Pro League is also represented through SK Beveren striker Jearl Margaritha. Behind Club Brugge, KRC Genk follows with four players, while Union and Charleroi each send three men. At Anderlecht, the feeling is double; it sees three players leave, but must share the FIFA compensation for the STVV-hired Keisuke Goto with the Kanaries. While the Red Devils will not board the plane until Monday, many of these competition icons have already landed in the US, Mexico, or Canada.