England are one of the favourites to win the World Cup, with the Three Lions aiming to end 60 years of pain since their famous 1966 triumph. The squad is packed with world-class talent, and under Thomas Tuchel, they have one of the most successful managers in the game.
While international football is about national pride rather than money, England’s stars will still be rewarded financially for their World Cup participation. However, the match fees they earn are dwarfed by their club salaries.
How Much Do England Players Get Paid?
England players earn around £2,000 per game for the Three Lions. Since 2007, they have donated these fees to the England Football Foundation, which distributes the money to charities. So far, players have raised over £15 million through this initiative.
For comparison, the average Premier League salary is around £4 million a year. England players, among the best in the league, earn significantly more. Declan Rice reportedly earns £12 million at Arsenal, while Harry Kane is on around £21 million at Bayern Munich.
How Else Do England Players Get Paid?
Player incomes can be topped up by bonuses for reaching certain tournament stages or winning the competition. England players may also receive a share of the prize money paid by FIFA to the Football Association. Typically, agreements are in place for players to get a percentage.
England will receive at least £6.7 million just for participating, while winning the tournament would see the FA rewarded with £37.2 million.
World Cup Prize Money Round-by-Round
- Group stage: £6.7m
- Round of 32: £8.2m
- Round of 16: £11.2m
- Quarter-finals: £14m
- Fourth place: £20m
- Third place: £21.6m
- Runners-up: £24.6m
- Winners: £37.2m
