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World Cup 2026 winner’s prize money jumps to $50 million
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First reported by N12 · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
The 2026 World Cup champion will receive $50 million, a 19% increase from 2022, as the expanded 48-team tournament boosts prize money. Sportec published the full payout list, including $33 million for the runner-up and $9 million for teams that fail to advance.
- 01World Cup 2026 winners will receive $50 million.
- 02That is 19% more than Argentina got in 2022.
- 03The runner-up prize will be $33 million.
- 04Teams eliminated in the group stage will get about $9 million.
- 05Prize money rises as the tournament expands to 48 teams.
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