All Whites Matt Garbett will get player payments for Peterborough United in England.
The biggest impact of New Zealand's return to the world football's biggest stage could be felt off the pitch.
With Fifa offering a record prize pool for the 2026 World Cup, millions of dollars is set to flow to players, clubs and grassroots football through the All Whites' participation in the tournament.
Prize money for the World Cup, which kicks off on Friday, has increased by more than 50 percent since the last tournament in 2022 after Fifa agreed to a record US$871 million (NZ$1.5 billion) financial contribution to the tournament in April.
By qualifiying for the World Cup for the third time, New Zealand Football is guaranteed to pocket at least US$10 million (NZ$17.25 million).
