The total prize money for the World Cup is $655 million.
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The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million. FIFA, the world football governing body, announced the prize money for the upcoming World Cup on Wednesday. The total prize money for the World Cup is $655 million.
The prize money has been increased by about 50 percent compared to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The last World Cup was distributed as prize money of $440 million. The next World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
The number of participating teams this time has increased to 48. Only 32 teams participated in the last World Cup. Argentina received $42 million as the winner of the last World Cup.
Argentina won the title three years ago under the leadership of Lionel Messi. Argentina defeated France on penalties in the final. After being limited to the runner-up, France was satisfied with $30 million. This time, the team that loses in the final will also receive $33 million. The third-place team will receive $29 million.
The fourth-place team that reaches the semi-finals will receive $27 million. Those who are eliminated in the league stage of the next World Cup will also receive $9 million. Similarly, each participating team will receive $1.5 million as preparation.
