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FIFA Considers Raising 2026 World Cup Prize Fund

4/27/2026

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  • FIFA will consider raising 2026 World Cup prize fund at its meeting in Vancouver on 28 April 2026.
  • FIFA announced a $727 million pool guaranteeing each of the 48 teams at least $10.5 million and $50 million for the champions, while national associations face U.S. taxes from none in Florida to 13.3 % in California.
  • The English FA and other European associations petitioned FIFA to raise the fund because they fear losses under the current distribution.