The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse
The expanded 48-team tournament includes $51 million for the winner and more than $100 million added in April after federations pressed for higher support.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup offers a record $871 million in prize money, with the eventual champion set to receive $51 million. The tournament features 48 teams across three countries.
- FIFA expanded the total payout by more than $100 million in April after European federations lobbied for assistance covering travel and lodging costs across three countries. The increase aims to prevent participating teams from losing money.
- While the champion earns $51 million, the runner-up receives $34 million, with amounts decreasing through knockout stages. This total remains smaller than last year's Club World Cup payout.
- FIFA pays prize money to national federations, not players, with each organization determining distribution. U.S. Soccer keeps 20% of earnings, splitting the remaining 80% equally between men's and women's teams.
- The expanded 48-team format allowed 10 African nations to compete for the first time, marking the continent's biggest World Cup campaign. Participating federations received $10 million for group stage participation.
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The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country's sports history. It'll also lead to a significant payday. The World Cup winner earns $51 million. The second prize is $34 million. FIFA expanded the payout for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with a combined $871 million paid to the 48 participating teams. That tally in…
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