New World Cup champions to receive record $51 million prize
- Published on 19/07/2026 - 18:55 GMT+2 The prize for tonight's World Cup champions, aside from international recognition, includes that iconic trophy, championship rings and a cash prize of $51 million (€44.6 million).
- The money will be awarded to the country's team federation, it's up to them to decide how to pay the players.
- FIFA has increased this year's payout for the winning team For the 2022 Qatar World Cup, winners Argentina received $42 million (€36.7 million).
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- Published on 19/07/2026 - 18:55 GMT+2 The prize for tonight's World Cup champions, aside from international recognition, includes that iconic trophy, championship rings and a cash prize of $51 million (€44.6 million).
- The money will be awarded to the country's team federation, it's up to them to decide how to pay the players.
- FIFA has increased this year's payout for the winning team For the 2022 Qatar World Cup, winners Argentina received $42 million (€36.7 million).
Sources: Euronews