FIFA World Cup 2026 – Prize Money Tracker
2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record $871M prize pool, shared among 48 teams. More then 100% rise from the $440M distributed in Qatar 2022.
A $1.2B fund is distributed among participating nations and clubs
FIFA has confirmed a combined $1.2B under “Prize Money and Club Benefits Programme (CBP) Payments.” $871M will be distributed to the 48 participating nations and $355M will be paid to clubs for releasing players during the tournament.
What each stage is worth.
$12.5 million is guaranteed for every team regardless how they perform in the tournament. This include $2.5 million paid to every participating federation before the tournament. $10 million will be paid to 16 teams getting eliminated in the group stage.
Who's banked the most so far
Total prize money earned by each team at this point in the competition.
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Sources and Methodology
All figures above represent verified FIFA financial distributions based on official announcements and updated reporting. Final round-by-round allocations may be adjusted slightly, but the core structure and total fund ($871M) are now confirmed.
FIFA's revised financial report published in May 2026, outline increase in total prize money fund to $871 million.
Beyond national team earnings, FIFA will also distribute: $355 million to clubs through the Club Benefits Programme (CBP) This compensates clubs for releasing players during the tournament and remains a key part of FIFA’s overall financial ecosystem.