FIFA to award $871 million in prize money for 2026 World Cup, increasing figure by a further 15%

FIFA to award $871 million in prize money for 2026 World Cup, increasing figure by a further 15% FIFA handed out a total of $440 million in prize money for the 2022 World Cup, the final iteration of the tournament to feature 32 teams By Pardeep Cattry Apr 28, 2026 at 9:55 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images VANCOUVER, British Columbia – FIFA announced Tuesday that it will award $871 million in total prize money for this summer's World Cup in North America, a further 15% increase from the previously announced figures.The new funds include an additional $1 million each for both preparation funds and in qualification money, as well as $16 million-plus in subsidies in team delegation costs and increased team ticketing allocations.

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