Spain and Argentina are just 90 minutes away from becoming world champions when they meet on Sunday evening. The winning nation will not only earn football immortality, but also a bumper payday.
Record Prize Money for Champions
FIFA will hand the champions $50million (£37m), with the runners-up taking home $28.8m (£21.4m). That top prize is considerably larger than the $42m (£31m) Argentina received after lifting the trophy in Qatar in 2022.
Unprecedented Total Fund
The governing body has raised the tournament's overall prize pot to record levels for the 2026 edition. A total of $655m (£490m) will be distributed, an increase of 50 per cent compared with the last World Cup.
Guaranteed Payments for All Teams
Every nation reaching the finals is guaranteed a sizeable financial return regardless of results. Teams automatically receive at least $10.5m (£7.8m) for qualifying, with further payments awarded based on how far they progress.
