FIFA has confirmed the prize money structure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a total pool of $440 million. The winning team will receive $42 million, up from $38 million in 2022. Runner-up gets $30 million, third place $27 million, and fourth place $25 million.
Player bonuses vary by national federation. For example, the U.S. Soccer Federation has an agreement with its men's national team to pay 10% of prize money to players. Other federations, like Brazil and Germany, typically negotiate bonuses before the tournament. Exact player shares are not publicly disclosed for all teams.
FIFA also increased participation fees: each of the 48 teams gets $9 million just for qualifying. Teams eliminated in the group stage receive $9 million, while those reaching the round of 16 get $13 million. Quarterfinalists earn $17 million, and semifinalists $22 million.
