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World Cup Cash: Players' Payouts Revealed!
11 Jun
Summary
- Total prize money for the World Cup is a staggering $655 million.
- Teams eliminated in the Group stage will earn $9 million.
- Runners-up in the tournament will receive a substantial $33 million.
The FIFA World Cup is set to commence on June 11, with matches hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This year's tournament is the largest to date, featuring 104 games concluding on July 19.
A total prize fund of $655 million will be distributed among the 48 competing teams. The financial rewards increase significantly based on how far a team advances in the competition.
Teams eliminated during the Group stage will receive $9 million. Subsequent rounds offer escalating rewards, with teams reaching the top 9 places earning $15 million and those in 5th through 8th place taking home $19 million.
The semi-finalists see substantial increases, with fourth place securing $27 million, third place awarded $29 million, and the runners-up claiming $33 million.
