2026 FIFA World Cup Prize Money Tracker
*Updated after each round
Business of Sports Africa (BOSA) Prize Money Tracker
2026 FIFA World Cup Prize Money Tracker
Total distribution $871M · Prize pool $727M + prep grant $2.5M/team · Min guaranteed $12.5M
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Total prize pool
$727M
Preparation grants (48 × $2.5M)
$120M
Guaranteed minimum / team
$12.5M
Max earnings (champion)
$56M
Multiplier: champion vs group exit
4.5×
Prize money (USD)
All totals include the $2.5M preparation grant.
| Finish / stage | Prize | Total incl. grant |
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Africa financial snapshot (CAF)
Teams shown
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Total earnings
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African teams (CAF) — earnings
| Team | Group | Confederation | Stage reached | Earnings |
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* The $727M prize pool forms part of FIFA's total $871M distribution to participating teams, which also includes preparation grants and delegation costs.
Business of Sports Africa (BOSA) tracks prize money across all 48 teams - from participation fees to final payouts. Follow how much each team earns at every stage of the tournament, with breakdowns by team, country, and confederation, and insights into which markets are capturing the most value as the competition progresses.
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