FIFA agrees to increase World Cup 2026 prize money and participation fees

12 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 26

The FIFA Council will approve the enhanced funding at a meeting in Vancouver this week, following concerns from national associations about high costs and taxes in the US.
Prize money will exceed the previously announced $727m, with each of the 48 teams receiving over $10.5m and the winners more than $50m. Development funding for all 211 FIFA members will also rise.
FIFA projects $13bn in revenue for the current cycle, enabling increased redistribution to boost global football development. Tax burdens and operational costs in the US prompted European federations to push for these changes.

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