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fifa has announced record prize money for next summer world cup among Growing controversy over ticket prices For the tournament.
While the World Cup champions will win $50 million (£37.5 million), which is an increase Argentina won on £34.6 million When they beat France in Qatar in 2022, FIFA confirmed that a total of $727 million (£545 million) will be paid to teams as the number of participating nations increases from 32 to 48.
This represents a 50 percent increase in the total prize money paid to teams at the last World Cup in Qatar, and comes as tickets to tournaments in the United States, Canada and Mexico are up for grabs. are up to five times more expensive For fans than 2022.
Amidst the fierce reaction, FIFA later announced a new category of $60 (£45) tickets that would be available for every game, but those tickets are only available for 10 percent of the eight percent allocation for participating member associations, with only a lucky few benefitting while the remaining supporters will have to fork out up to £5,000 if they follow their country to the final.
A statement from Football Supporters Europe said: “Following significant pressure from supporters, FIFA has partially relaxed its ticket price structure.
“This shows that FIFA’s ticketing policy is not sound, that it was decided hastily and without proper consultation – including with FIFA’s own member associations.
“While we welcome FIFA clearly acknowledging the harm caused by its original plans, the amendments do not go far enough as a solution.
“Based on publicly available allocations, this will mean that a few hundred fans per match and team will be lucky enough to take advantage of the $60 prices, while the vast majority will still have to pay exorbitant prices, far higher than any tournament before.”
As well as the record prize money for the World Cup, FIFA said all participating countries will receive $1.5 million to cover preparation costs.
World Cup 2026 Prize Money (Per Team)
- Champions: $50 million
- Runner-up: $33 million
- Third place: $29 million
- Fourth place: $27 million
- 5th-8th place: $19 million
- 9th-16th place: $15 million
- 17th-32nd place: $11 million
- 33rd-48th place: $9 million