PARIS: The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football’s governing body announced on Wednesday.
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The total World Cup prize fund of $655 million (558.5 million euros) represents an increase of almost 50 percent from the $440 million distributed to teams taking part in the last tournament in Qatar in 2022.
FIFA Council approves record-breaking @FIFAWorldCup 2026™ financial contribution!
USD 727 million, 50% more than for Qatar 2022™, will be distributed to Participating Member Associations as a result of next year’s showpiece.
