FIFA has officially released the prize money details for the 2026 World Cup, outlining how funds will be distributed among the participating teams. Each team taking part in the tournament will receive an initial sum of $1.5 million, ensuring that all nations benefit from their qualification.
The tournament winner will be awarded a substantial $50 million, while the runner-up is set to receive $33 million. The third-place team will take home $29 million, and the fourth-place side will earn $27 million.
Teams finishing between fifth and eighth place will each collect $19 million. Those ranked ninth through sixteenth are set to receive $15 million per team, while teams placing seventeenth to thirty-second will be awarded $11 million each.
For the remaining teams, from thirty-third to forty-eighth, FIFA has allocated $9 million per team. This comprehensive structure ensures that every participating nation benefits financially, incentivizing performance while supporting all qualified teams.
The prize money announcement highlights FIFA’s continued commitment to rewarding excellence and providing financial support for international football development across all competing nations.
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