FIFA to award record $871 million in prize money for 2026 World Cup
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 05:37 UTC
- Sources: CBS Sports
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will offer a significant increase in prize money, with $871 million set to be awarded. This is a 15% increase from the $440 million handed out at the 2022 tournament.
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