The 2026 World Cup will not only bring more national teams, more matches, and more memes. On top of that, it will arrive with prize money so high that even losing could feel like hitting the soccer lottery.
Never before has the 2026 tournament handed out this much cash, and there is even a consolation prize
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FIFA confirmed that every national team will receive a guaranteed sum just for showing up, with amounts increasing as they move forward in the competition. As a result, every match turns into a true final, at least from a financial standpoint.
Even teams knocked out in the early rounds will head home with several million dollars in their pockets. Meanwhile, the champion will lift the trophy and walk away with a check as big as the squad’s smile.
