FIFA has revealed that the winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record $50 million in prize money. The tournament, set to begin on June 11, 2026, will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition will feature the largest field in World Cup history, with 48 teams competing for a total prize pool of $727 million, including $655 million allocated to the participating nations.
Teams eliminated in the group stage will take home $9 million each, while the runners-up in the final will earn $33 million. Third place will receive $29 million, fourth place $27 million, and teams finishing fifth through eighth will get $19 million. Teams ranked ninth through sixteenth will earn $15 million, seventeenth through thirty-second $11 million, and the thirty-third through forty-eighth place teams will each receive $9 million.
The 2026 prize money represents a significant increase compared to previous tournaments. Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions, received $42 million after defeating France, while France earned $38 million for their 2018 victory in Russia. FIFA’s increase in funding reflects the expanded tournament format and provides an unprecedented financial incentive for all participating nations.
With the 2026 World Cup being the largest and most lucrative edition in history, fans and analysts are eager to see which team will claim the historic $50 million prize. The event promises high stakes both on and off the field as teams compete for glory and a share of the record-breaking prize pool.