Official news: FIFA has approved the prize money for the 2026 World Cup. The total prize pool amounts to $727 million, a 50% increase compared to 2022. The champion will receive $50 million, and all participating teams are guaranteed at least $10.5 million upon qualification.
【Official Announcement】The FIFA Council has approved a record-breaking $727 million financial distribution plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a 50% rise from the 2022 World Cup.
The largest share, $655 million (also a 50% increase from the previous edition), will be distributed as prize money among the 48 participating teams. The specific breakdown is as follows:
| Rank | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champion | $50 million |
| Runner-up | $33 million |
| Third place | $29 million |
| Fourth place | $27 million |
| 5th-8th places | $19 million each |
| 9th-16th places | $15 million each |
| 17th-32nd places | $11 million each |
| 33rd-48th places | $9 million each |
In addition, each qualified team will receive $1.5 million in preparation costs. This means all participating member associations are guaranteed a minimum of $10.5 million in guaranteed revenue by participating in next year’s tournament .
