The winners of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will receive $50 million in prize money, while the runners-up will earn $33 million.
According to local media, England defeated France 6-4 in the third-place playoff of the tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. England will receive $29 million for finishing third, while fourth-placed France will take home $27 million.
In December 2025, FIFA announced a record total prize pool of $655 million for the expanded 48-team World Cup, with the funds distributed among all participating teams based on their performance.
Only the final remains, with Spain set to face defending champions Argentina. The winning team will receive $50 million, while the runners-up will collect $33 million.
According to FIFA, the quarter-finalists—Norway, Belgium, Morocco, and Switzerland—will each receive $19 million.
Teams finishing between ninth and 16th, including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, the United States, Portugal, Canada, Egypt, and Paraguay, will each earn $15 million.
Teams placed 17th to 32nd will receive $11 million, while those finishing 33rd to 48th will be awarded $9 million each.
FIFA also confirmed that every participating team received an additional $1.5 million before the tournament to cover preparation costs.
For comparison, Argentina received $42 million for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, while France earned $38 million for lifting the trophy in 2018. The $50 million prize for the 2026 champions is the largest winner’s payout in World Cup history, reflecting FIFA’s growing revenues and the tournament’s global popularity.
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