FIFA has agreed to raise the prize money available for the 2026 World Cup by 50%. The winning team of the tournament will now receive $50M.
Here is the breakdown of the prize moneyPrize Money: the overall money is $655 million.
Champions: $50m
Runners-up: $33m
3rd place: $29m
4th place: $27m
5th-8th place: $19m
9th-16th place: $15m
17th- 32nd place: $11m
33rd-48th place: $9m
Each of the 48 qualified teams receives $1.5 million upfront to cover training camps, travel, and logistics.
Even if a team is eliminated in the first round, they are guaranteed a total payout of $10.5 million ($9m prize + $1.5m prep).