FIFA Unveils Record $727 Million World Cup Fund, Winners to Get $50 Million
FIFA has announced a historic financial package of $727 million for the World Cup, with the winners of the 2026 edition set to earn $50 million. The decision was made during a FIFA Council meeting in Doha, following discussions on various issues related to youth football development and governance.
The prize money distribution will see a 50% increase from the previous edition, with the runner-up earning $33 million. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the organization's commitment to reinvesting World Cup revenue back into the sport globally.
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