Hearts set for six-figure cash boost as Australia qualify for World Cup finals

Published date14 June 2022
AuthorAlan Galindo
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson both started as the Socceroos booked their place at Qatar 2022 after a penalty shootout win over Peru

Graham Arnold's men will now travel to the Middle East later this year and compete in Group D alongside France, Denmark and Tunisia.

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Securing a spot in the finals could mean a cash windfall for Robbie Neilson's men.

If the duo are called-up around £340,000 will be paid out from FIFA's World Cup Club Benefits Programme, which is designed to compensate clubs whose players are involved in the competition.

Cammy Devlin - also on the books at Hearts - has been touted for a call-up due to his form for the Tynecastle side, with Neilson confirming he has been close.

Should Arnold decide to include him in his travelling party, a further £170,000 would be paid out.

A percentage of the cash would go to previous clubs...

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