FIFA World Cup 2026 winners’ prize money doubles to $50m

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesDecember 17, 2025 at 07:59 PM

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 winner will receive a record $50 million, an increase from $42 million in 2022. FIFA announced the prize money in December 2025, noting the total prize fund for the tournament, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is $655 million. This represents a 50% increase from the previous World Cup. Despite the increase, the winning prize is less than half of the $125 million awarded to the FIFA Club World Cup winner, Chelsea. FIFA distributes funds differently for each tournament, with additional funds allocated to global football development. The runner-up will receive $33 million, and all 48 participating nations will receive at least $9 million, plus $1.5 million for preparation costs.

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