How much money does each team earn for playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a historic 48-team format, increasing not only the sporting excitement but also the financial rewards for participating nations.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a historic 48-team format, increasing not only the sporting excitement but also the financial rewards for participating nations.

FIFA will distribute a massive prize pool during the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

How much does each team earn just for qualifying?

Teams finishing in the bottom positions will still receive:

$9 million

In addition, every national team will receive:

$1.5 million for preparation costs.

That means the minimum guaranteed payment for every team is:

$10.5 million

How much does the 2026 World Cup champion earn?

FIFA will distribute a total of $665 million among the 48 participating national teams.

The world champion will receive:

$50 million

That amount is $8 million more than what Argentina earned after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

2026 World Cup prize money distribution

Finish	Prize Money
Champion	$50 million
Runner-up	$33 million
Third place	$29 million
Fourth place	$27 million
5th to 8th place	$19 million
9th to 16th place	$15 million
17th to 32nd place	$11 million
33rd to 48th place	$9 million