Record prize money on offer at World Cup 2026, double Qatar

At a meeting held before the Intercontinental Cup final, the FIFA Council approved a historic financial contribution for the ...
Daily Sabah

FIFA unveils record $727M prize pool for expanded 2026 World Cup

FIFA will distribute a record $727 million directly to national federations at the 2026 World Cup, underlining the financial ...

2026 World Cup winner to earn record $50M

FIFA will pay out a record $727 million to the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup. At its meeting in Doha, Qatar, ...

FIFA 2026 World Cup winner will take home a record $50-million

The 2026 World Cup champion will take home a record US$50-million, with every one of the 48 participating teams collecting at least US$10.5-million. The FIFA Council, meeting ahead of the FIFA ...
The New York Times

How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up World Cup qualification. By Tariq Panja The unparalleled spending of Qatar and ...