Astronomical sums... FIFA approves final financial investment for the 2026 World Cup
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Every team that qualifies for the World Cup is guaranteed to earn big money.
Details: Today, a FIFA meeting took place where the final investment budget for the 2026 World Cup was approved.
After calculations and voting, it was decided to allocate a sum of $727 million, which is a staggering 50% more than what was allocated for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The allocated funds will be distributed among the participating teams and their member associations as follows:
- Winners: $50 million.
- Second place: $33 million.
- Third place: $29 million.
- Fourth place: $27 million.
- 5th-8th places: $19 million.
- 9th-16th places: $15 million.
- 17th-32nd places: $11 million.
- 33rd-48th places: $9 million.
Additionally, every team that advances to the group stage of the 2026 World Cup will receive $1.5 million as compensation for preparation expenses.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, kicking off in Mexico City on June 11 with a match between the hosts and South Africa at the legendary Azteca Stadium.
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