FIFA has announced a record total prize fund of $871 million for the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the largest financial allocation in the history of the global football competition, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday.
The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be jointly hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
According to FIFA, each participating team will receive a minimum of $12.5 million as part of the distribution model for the expanded competition.
The governing body said the winners of the tournament will earn $53.5 million, while the runners-up will receive $36.5 million.
The third-placed team is set to take home $32.5 million, and the fourth-placed side will receive $30.5 million.
Teams finishing in fifth to eighth place will each receive $22.5 million, while those ranked ninth to 16th will be awarded $18.5 million each.
Teams placed 17th to 32nd will receive $14.5 million apiece.