FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money: How Much Money will Winners, Runners-Up and Each Team receive World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic leap for football, expanding to 48 teams for the first time and spanning 16 host cities across North America- 11 in the United States, 2 in Mexico, and 3 in Canada.

Running from June 11 to July 19, the tournament features a revamped format with 12 groups of four teams each, where the top two from every group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to a round of 32 knockout stage.

Hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada - the first-ever tri-nation edition, this event promises unprecedented scale, with the final at New York's MetLife Stadium. Amid record $655 million (₹59.219 crore) prize money and buzzing ticket debates, it sets the stage for emerging nations to shine alongside giants like Brazil and Argentina.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money

FIFA has set a new benchmark for football's biggest stage, approving a staggering $655 million prize fund for the World Cup 2026, a 50% jump from the $437 million distributed at the 2022 Qatar tournament. This windfall comes as the event expands to 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, promising broader global participation and financial equity.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed it as "groundbreaking" for the sport's community, fueled by projected $13 billion in revenue over the four-year cycle-nearly double the $7.6 billion from the prior cycle.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money

The winning team in the FIFA World Cup will get USD 50 million, which is equivalent to around Rs 452 crore in Indian currency. The runners-up team will receive Rs 298 crore, while each team participating will have a guaranteed amount as well.

Winners: $50 million (₹452 crore)

Runners-up: $33 million (₹298.3 crore)

Third place: $29 million (₹262.2 crore)

Fourth place: $27 million (₹244.1 crore)

Quarter-finalist exits (4 teams): $19 million (₹171.8 crore) each

Round of 16 exits (8 teams): $15 million (₹135.6 crore) each

Round of 32 exits (16 teams): $11 million (₹994.51 crore) each

Group stage exits (16 teams): $9 million (₹82 crore) each

How much Money will each Team in FIFA World Cup 2026 get?

Plus, all 48 qualified nations receive a $1.5 million (₹13.6 crore) preparation bonus, guaranteeing at least $10.5 million (₹95 crore) per team. This progressive model addresses past criticisms of uneven distribution, where smaller nations often left empty-handed despite qualification efforts.