20/07/2026
The World Cup is not only about winning the trophy. 👀
It is also one of the biggest ways for football teams to earn money.
Spain, the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, will receive $51 million.
Argentina, the runners-up, will receive $34 million.
England will earn $30 million, and France will get $28 million.
Even teams that did not go far in the tournament will still win prize money.
- Quarter-finalists: $20 million each
- Round of 16: $16 million each
- Round of 32: $12 million each
- Teams knocked out in the group stage: $10 million each
(Source: NYpost)
This means every country that qualified for the World Cup will go home with millions of dollars.
Winning the World Cup brings fame, but just qualifying is also a huge financial reward.