FIFA reveals record prize money for 2026 W’Cup winners

The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money, marking a major increase in financial rewards for the tournament, FIFA has announced.

World football’s governing body revealed on Wednesday that the total prize fund for the 2026 World Cup will stand at $655 million (approximately €558.5 million). This represents a significant boost of nearly 50 percent compared to the $440 million shared among participating teams at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

However, next year’s World Cup – to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 – will be the first to feature 48 teams, a 50 percent increase from the 32 teams last time.

The Argentine Football Association received $42 million in prize money after Lionel Messi inspired them to glory three years ago, when they won on penalties in the final against France.

France received $30 million for their run to the final. This time, the beaten finalists will pocket $33 million, with the third-place finishers collecting $29 million and the other defeated semi-finalists getting $27 million.

Teams eliminated in the group phase will receive $9 million, while all 48 participating nations will get an additional $1.5 million to cover “preparation costs.”