FIFA to increase prize money for World Cup 2026

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Canada

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FIFA to increase prize money for World Cup 2026

FIFA is in discussions with national football associations to increase prize money for the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup. This decision follows requests from European teams regarding costs associated with their participation. The proposal must be approved at the FIFA Council meeting before the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada.

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