FIFA has officially announced the approval of the prize money structure for the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup.
The total prize money amounts to $727 million, a 50% increase compared to the Qatar World Cup. The champion will be awarded $50 million, while each participating team is guaranteed a minimum of $10.5 million (including a preparation fund).
The detailed prize money distribution is as follows:
| Ranking | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champion | $50 million |
| Runner-up | $33 million |
| Third place | $29 million |
| Fourth place | $27 million |
| 5th - 8th places | $19 million |
| 9th - 16th places | $15 million |
| 17th - 32nd places | $11 million |
| 33rd - 48th places | $9 million |
All 48 participating teams will receive a $1.5 million preparation fund to cover expenses related to match preparations.
