"The buildup to the 2026 World Cup has been overshadowed by controversy over ticket prices for the games, with FIFA f orced to cut prices for a small number of tickets due to a backlash from supporters across the globe. But despite their ticket-price climbdown, which ensures that some tickets will now be available for $60, FIFA has announced a record-breaking prize fund for the tournament on Wednesday during FIFA Council in Doha, Qatar."
"The $727m overall fund will include a total of $655m being distributed to the teams based on their success in the competition, ranging from $9m for nations eliminated at the group stage to $33m for the losing finalists and the $50m set aside for the winners. Argentina received $42 million after winning their third World Cup following a penalty shootout victory against France at Qatar 2022. France received $38m after winning the 2018 World Cup."
FIFA confirmed a $727m overall prize fund for the 2026 World Cup to be shared among the 48 competing national associations. A total of $655m will be distributed to teams based on their results, ranging from $9m for nations eliminated at the group stage to $33m for losing finalists and $50m for the champions. Ticket-price controversy has marked the buildup, prompting FIFA to cut some ticket prices to $60. Argentina received $42m after winning in 2022, and France received $38m for 2018. The tournament opens on June 11 with Mexico facing South Korea in Mexico City.
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