2026 World Cup: FIFA Announces Total Prize Money

FIFA has confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million. The 48 participating teams will share $655 million, with the champions taking home a record $50 million. Runners-up will earn $33 million, third and fourth place $29 million and $27 million respectively, while teams finishing fifth to eighth will get $19 million each. Last-16 participants receive $15 million, group-stage exits $9 million, and all qualified teams will be reimbursed $1.5 million for preparation costs.

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