FIFA said on Wednesday it will raise prize money for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by 50% compared to the 2022 tournament in Qatar, approving a record USD 727 million payout as criticism mounts over ticket prices.
The tournament winners will earn USD 50 million, with runners-up receiving USD 33 million. Teams eliminated in the group stage will collect USD 9 million. Each qualified team will also receive USD 1.5 million in preparation funding, guaranteeing a minimum of USD 10.5 million per participant.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the increased payouts reflect the competition’s growing financial impact. FIFA has forecast external revenues of USD 13 billion for the 2023–2026 cycle.
The announcement followed FIFA’s decision to introduce a limited number of USD 60 tickets for all 104 matches after public backlash.
FIFA’s council also approved a post-conflict recovery fund to support regions affected by conflict under strict financial oversight.
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