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U.S. to Host 2026 Cup Final with $871M Prize

7/19/2026

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US Hosts Final

The United States will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with an $871 million prize pool, giving $50 million to the champion and $33 million to the runner-up.
England beat France 6-4 in the Miami third-place match, earning $29 million while France earned $27 million.
FIFA gives each of the 48 qualified associations at least $12.5 million and has raised the Club Benefits Program to $355 million to compensate clubs for player release.

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Deschamps Shuns Third-place

Didier Deschamps said the best outcome for France and England would be that the third-place match does not happen.
England manager Thomas Tuchel agreed and noted a win would be England’s best World Cup result in 60 years.
England could debut goalkeeper James Trafford and give midfielder Kobbie Mainoo his first World Cup minutes, while the match will be Deschamps’ final World Cup appearance after his 2018 title.

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FIFA Announces Awards

FIFA will award the Golden Ball to the tournament’s best player, chosen by FIFA-accredited journalists.
The Golden Gloves will go to the top goalkeeper, also selected by the same press panel.
The Golden Boot race includes Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
None of the individual awards carry a cash prize and are presented with team medals after the final.

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US Hosts Final

The United States will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with an $871 million prize pool, giving $50 million to the champion and $33 million to the runner-up.
England beat France 6-4 in the Miami third-place match, earning $29 million while France earned $27 million.
FIFA gives each of the 48 qualified associations at least $12.5 million and has raised the Club Benefits Program to $355 million to compensate clubs for player release.

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