Here we show you how much prize money the winner of the FIFA World Cup will get Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are nearly complete. For the first time, 48 teams will compete for the title, promising to make the tournament even more thrilling. FIFA has also significantly increased the prize money this time around—a move that has surprised everyone. While the 2022 World Cup-winning team, Argentina, received $42 million, that figure has now risen to $50 million, marking a 19% increase in prize money.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money vs World Cup 2022 Prize Money
FIFA has significantly increased the prize money for the 2026 World Cup, which features 48 teams instead of 32. The performance-based prize pool has risen from $440 million in 2022 to $655 million in 2026, while FIFA’s total financial distribution for the tournament is even higher.
| Position | 2022 World Cup (Qatar) | 2026 World Cup (USA, Canada & Mexico) |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | $42 million | $50 million |
| Runners-up | $30 million | $33 million |
| Third Place | $27 million | $29 million |
| Fourth Place | $25 million | $27 million |
| Quarter-finalists (5th-8th) | $17 million | $19 million |
| Round of 16 / Round of 32* | $13 million | $15 million |
| Group Stage Exit | $9 million | $9 million |
| Total Prize Pool | $440 million | $655 million |
Team Prize money in 2022 World Cup
- Argentina: $42 million
- France: $30 million
- Croatia: $27 million
Therefore, a total of $124 million was distributed among the top three teams of the tournament. That said, FIFA spent a whooping $163 million for organizing the tournament in Qatar.
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2022 World Cup Awards
- Golden Boot – Kylian Mbappe
- Golden Ball – Leo Messi
- Golden Glove – Emi Martinez
- FIFA Young Player – Enzo Fernandez
- FIFA Fair Play Trophy –
- Goal of the Tournament –
- Most Entertaining Team –
