Spain awarded $50 million after winning 2026 World Cup
FIFA grants Spain $50 million for winning the 2026 World Cup, with each player set to receive a bonus of around €755,000.
Key Takeaways
AISpain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title in history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final, which went into extra time.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced a record $50 million prize for the tournament champions. The Royal Spanish Football Federation is set to receive the full amount, equivalent to approximately €44 million.
Prize money breakdown
FIFA noted that all teams qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals were awarded $1.5 million ahead of the tournament to cover training camps, travel, and organizational expenses. This sum is separate from the main prize money distributed based on tournament results.
Sources added that the Spanish national team and the Royal Spanish Football Federation agreed that players would receive about 45% of the total prize, amounting to roughly €20 million for the squad.
Player bonuses
The prize was divided among the 26 Spanish players, with each receiving a bonus of around €755,000, regardless of their playing time during the tournament.
This marks Spain's second World Cup title, following their first triumph in 2010.