The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive a record $50 million, the largest champions' payout in the tournament's history, as FIFA prepares to distribute an unprecedented $727 million across the competition.
According to FIFA, the prize fund for the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico is 50 per cent higher than the amount distributed at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Every one of the 48 participating nations will receive prize money, ensuring all qualified teams benefit financially from taking part in the tournament.
