Every team that qualifies is now guaranteed at least $12.5 million before a single ball is kicked, with performance-based prize money stacked on top of that.

SportyTV said it will deliver comprehensive pre- and post-match programming from studios in Cape Town and Madrid, supported by a yet-to-be-announced roster of commentators and analysts.

As part of the country's sports development agenda, this inauguration marks the first of 10 planned football pitches under the FIFA Arena Project.

The U.S. government's new bond requirement for nationals of several participating nations threatens to create a two-tier tournament - and raises questions about competitive integrity.

The initiative is part of a broader partnership between FIFA, the IOC and ANOCA aimed at expanding access to modern sports infrastructure across Africa.

The new FIFA Regional Development Office will serve South Africa and neighbouring countries.

FIFA approved prize fund of $655M. The Winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States will receive $50M a +19% increase from $42M in the previous edition (FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022) and 50% total increase overall in Prize Money.