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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see 48 teams share a record prize pot.
Four years ago, $400 million was on the table — a figure that has leaped to $727 million for the current edition.
Every team is guaranteed at least $9 million for reaching the group stage, with another $2.5 million bonus to cover preparations.
Prizes increase the deeper a country makes it into the tournament with the champions taking home $50 million to split among the squad.
Argentina’s reward in Qatar was $42 million.
FIFA awards the prizes to national soccer federations, which then distribute it to players and staff depending on its own policies.
How much will the USMNT earn at the World Cup?
U.S. Soccer is among several that splits winnings between the men’s and women’s national teams.
After tough negotiations, a collective bargaining agreement was agreed in 2022 that runs through 2028.
The document requires the USMNT and USWNT to pool prize money from the 2026 and 2026 World Cups.
Of the total, 80 percent will go the rosters, meaning a 40 percent cut for each squad. The rest would go to U.S. soccer.
If, for example, the USMNT advances to the Round of 16, the $15 million prize money will see the federation earn $3 million and the teams $6 million apiece.
That formula will also apply to the Women’s World Cup, where the prize money is significantly lower.
In 2022 and 2023, the U.S. teams split 90 percent of the prizes between them.
Both reached the Round of 16, with the men earning $13 million and the USWNT $1.9 million. By combining the tallies, both teams were awarded around $6.7 million.
New rules for 2026 World Cup
Referees body IFAB has given officials instructions to show red cards to players who cover their mouths while in a confrontational situation with an opponent.
The changes comes after Real Madrid’s Champions League game against at Benfica was delayed because Gianluca Prestianni directed a discriminatory remark at Vinicius Junior.
He was later given a six-match ban after being found to have used homophobic language.
Players or team officials who leave the pitch in protest at a decision will also be sent off.
2026 FIFA World Cup prize money
Champions $50 million
Runners-up $33 million
3rd place $29 million
4th place $27 million
Quarterfinals $19 million
Round of 16 $15 million
Round of 32 $11 million
Group Stage $9 million
It will hope to avoid the farcical scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal left the field after a penalty was awarded to Morocco.
The Lions of Teranga went on to win, only for CAF’s appeal board to declare that they had forfeited the match and award the trophy to Morocco.
That call is currently being appealed.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see 48 teams share a record prize pot.
Four years ago, $400 million was on the table — a figure that has leaped to $727 million for the current edition.
Every team is guaranteed at least $9 million for reaching the group stage, with another $2.5 million bonus to cover preparations.
Prizes increase the deeper a country makes it into the tournament with the champions taking home $50 million to split among the squad.
Argentina’s reward in Qatar was $42 million.
FIFA awards the prizes to national soccer federations, which then distribute it to players and staff depending on its own policies.
How much will the USMNT earn at the World Cup?
U.S. Soccer is among several that splits winnings between the men’s and women’s national teams.
After tough negotiations, a collective bargaining agreement was agreed in 2022 that runs through 2028.
The document requires the USMNT and USWNT to pool prize money from the 2026 and 2026 World Cups.
Of the total, 80 percent will go the rosters, meaning a 40 percent cut for each squad. The rest would go to U.S. soccer.
If, for example, the USMNT advances to the Round of 16, the $15 million prize money will see the federation earn $3 million and the teams $6 million apiece.
That formula will also apply to the Women’s World Cup, where the prize money is significantly lower.
In 2022 and 2023, the U.S. teams split 90 percent of the prizes between them.
Both reached the Round of 16, with the men earning $13 million and the USWNT $1.9 million. By combining the tallies, both teams were awarded around $6.7 million.
New rules for 2026 World Cup
Referees body IFAB has given officials instructions to show red cards to players who cover their mouths while in a confrontational situation with an opponent.
The changes comes after Real Madrid’s Champions League game against at Benfica was delayed because Gianluca Prestianni directed a discriminatory remark at Vinicius Junior.
He was later given a six-match ban after being found to have used homophobic language.
Players or team officials who leave the pitch in protest at a decision will also be sent off.
2026 FIFA World Cup prize money
Champions $50 million
Runners-up $33 million
3rd place $29 million
4th place $27 million
Quarterfinals $19 million
Round of 16 $15 million
Round of 32 $11 million
Group Stage $9 million
It will hope to avoid the farcical scenes from the Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal left the field after a penalty was awarded to Morocco.
The Lions of Teranga went on to win, only for CAF’s appeal board to declare that they had forfeited the match and award the trophy to Morocco.
That call is currently being appealed.
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Jamie Gordon |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-04-29 13:31:00 |
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