Record $655 million prize fund announced as FIFA prepares for expanded 48-team tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

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FIFA has announced that the winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money, part of a record financial package for the tournament.

The total prize fund of $655 million (558.5 million euros) represents a nearly 50% increase from the $440 million distributed during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The 2026 edition, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, will be the first to feature 48 teams, up from 32 in the previous tournament.

For context, Argentina received $42 million after their penalty shootout win over France in 2022, while France collected $30 million as runners-up. For 2026, the runners-up will get $33 million, third place $29 million, and the losing semi-finalists $27 million.

Even teams exiting in the group stage will receive $9 million, with all 48 nations receiving an extra $1.5 million to cover preparation costs.

This historic prize fund reflects FIFA’s commitment to rewarding performance and supporting all participating nations in the expanded 48-team format.