"FIFA announced that the World Cup prize money will be allocated as follows: Champions: USD 50 million Runners-up: USD 33 million 3rd place: USD 29 million 4th place: USD 27 million 5th-8th place: USD 19 million 9th-16th place: USD 15 million 17th- 32nd place: USD 11 million 33rd-48th place: USD 9 million Additionally, each qualified team will receive $1.5 million in preparation costs for the tournament, meaning that each participant will net at least $10.5 million."
"The announcement comes just a day after FIFA confirmed a small number of World Cup tickets will be made available for $60 (roughly £45) in response to criticism of its pricing structure, which saw no ticket for the quarter-final and beyond less than £500. Initially, the cheapest ticket for the final was more than £3,000, meaning any fan following their team all the way from the group stage to the final would have been set back at least £5,000."
"The total prize money of $655million, which will be shared among the competition's 48 participants, marks a 50 percent increase from 2022. That forms part of a record-breaking financial contribution of $727m approved by the FIFA Council. "The FIFA World Cup 2026 will also be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino."
The 2026 World Cup prize pool will total $655 million, a 50 percent increase from 2022, with the champions awarded $50 million. Prize distribution ranges from $50 million for the winners to $9 million for teams placing 33rd–48th. Each qualified team will receive $1.5 million for preparation, ensuring a minimum net of $10.5 million per participant. The increase is part of a $727 million financial contribution approved by the FIFA Council. FIFA also introduced a $60 Supporter Entry Tier and made ticket adjustments after demand exceeded 20 million requests and criticism of prior pricing.
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