Spain could lose as much as 30 per cent of the estimated $50 million prize money it earned for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to United States federal tax laws, according to reports.

The $51 million for Spain is a large sum, but it also pales in comparison to the fortunes that are spent on global soccer.

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and earned a record breaking prize from FIFA. Check it out.