FIFA World Cup Prize Pool 2026 vs 2022

How has the FIFA world cup’s prize pool changed since the last World Cup in Qatar?

Overall, the prize pool has increased by 65% since the last edition in Qatar, with a record $871 million in 2026. Incredible numbers and the largest ever!

While a couple of very important matches are still pending, including the final, it’s interesting to look at the total prize pool as well as its divisions. 

Here are the detailed rankings of the FIFA World Cup prize pool in 2026, per latest edition:

1. Champions: $51 million 

2. Runners-up: $34 million

3. Third place: $30 million

4. Fourth place: $28 million

5. Quarter-finalists: $20 million

6. Round of 16: $16 million

7. Round of 32: $12 million

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