FIFA is planning a significant increase in prize money for countries participating in the FIFA World Cup, according to a new report by The New York Times.
Under the current structure, each of the 48 participating teams receives a minimum of $10.5 million, while the tournament winner takes home $50 million. However, these figures are now expected to rise as FIFA anticipates generating more than $11 billion in revenue from the competition.
The proposed increase reflects the growing commercial power of the World Cup, especially with the expanded 48-team format set to debut. Higher revenues from broadcasting rights, sponsorship deals, and global fan engagement are driving FIFA’s move to boost financial rewards for participating nations.
If approved, the new prize structure could mark one of the most lucrative payouts in football history, further raising the stakes for teams competing on the world’s biggest stage.
