Spain's World Cup triumph could be worth $50 million (£37.41 million) to the Spanish Football Federation, RFEF. But there is a catch that could take a sizeable bite out of that historic payday.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a financial juggernaut, with FIFA raising the total prize fund and participation payments to a record $871 million (£651.7 million). Yet as billions flow through the tournament, participating federations and players face a very different reality from football's governing body.
