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The 2026 World Cup is witnessing a surge in prize money, as the International Football Federation (FIFA) has allocated a record-breaking prize fund of $655 million, representing a 50% increase compared to Qatar 2022. The winner of the final match will receive $50 million, while the runner-up gains $33 million. Additional rewards of up to $19 million are distributed to teams eliminated in the quarter-finals, and $11 million for those out in the Round of 32, with a minimum of $10.5 million awarded to each participating team. The prizes also include individual and honorary awards, such as medals, the Golden Ball, and the Best Goalkeeper awards. This significant increase in prize money marks a substantial rise compared to the previous tournament in 2022, where the champion's reward was $42 million. FIFA expects to generate over $10 billion in revenue from the 2026 edition, reflecting a major boost in the tournament’s earnings and profits.
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