Overview
- Meeting in Doha, the FIFA Council signed off on a record financial package for 2026, reported as €620 million by some outlets and $727 million by others, reflecting currency and scope differences.
- The largest share goes to team prize money, put at about €560 million or $655 million, which outlets describe as roughly a 50% jump compared with Qatar 2022.
- The champion’s payout is reported at about €42.6 million or $50 million, with the runner-up near €28 million or $33 million and third place around €24 million or $29 million.
- Every qualified federation is guaranteed at least about €9 million or $10.5 million, with preparation grants cited at roughly €1.2 million per team in euros or $1.5 million in dollars.
- The Council also approved funding to support reconstruction in conflict-affected areas, with reports referencing aid linked to communities impacted by the Gaza crisis.