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US Soccer Splits $16M 2026 World Cup Earnings With Women

7/8/2026

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U.S. men’s soccer team earned $16 million at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The prize will be split equally with the women’s team under the 2022 agreement.
U.S. Soccer keeps 20% and allocates the remaining 80% to 26 men and 26 women.
Since the women’s team lacks 2027 World Cup qualification, its $6.4 million will be held in an account until the roster is set, with payment due within 31 days of receipt.

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Story summary

U.S. men’s soccer team earned $16 million at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The prize will be split equally with the women’s team under the 2022 agreement.
U.S. Soccer keeps 20% and allocates the remaining 80% to 26 men and 26 women.
Since the women’s team lacks 2027 World Cup qualification, its $6.4 million will be held in an account until the roster is set, with payment due within 31 days of receipt.