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World Cup prize pool hits $727M, but angry fans paying a steeper price

FIFA finalized its prize pool for the 2026 World Cup and will award a record $727 million, but that increase from 2022 remains far less than the event’s hike in ticket costs. Following a meeting of ...
The Big Lead

2026 FIFA World Cup prize pool: Full list of payouts by finishing place

Dec 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; The World Cup trophy sits on a podium during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mandatory Credit: ...
Yahoo! Sports

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said Wednesday in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a ...
Bleacher Report

2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Reveals Historic Prize Money Pool, Up 50% from 2022

FIFA announced on Wednesday that the total prize pool will be $655 million, an increase of 50 percent from the 2022 tournament. In addition to the pool money, FIFA is also giving all 48 clubs in the ...