US EditionFIFA to Pay R175 Million to Bafana Bafana
FIFA's $727 million distribution includes $655 million in prize money, a 50% increase from 2022, ensuring each 2026 World Cup team at least $10.5 million for participation and preparation.
- FIFA's governing body confirmed the Council approved a record $727 million distribution, guaranteeing each qualified nation $10.5 million including $1.5 million for preparation.
- With the tournament expanded to 48 teams, FIFA allocates $655 million as prize money, a 50% increase from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- The prize breakdown shows champions will earn $50 million, runners-up $33 million, third $29 million, and fourth $27 million, with placings 5th–8th receiving $19 million.
- Bafana Bafana sealed their spot with a 3-0 win at Mbombela Stadium on 14 October, marking South Africa's first World Cup qualification in 15 years; their prize money could increase depending on their progress.
- The Council also announced a FIFA U-15 festival-style tournament open to all 211 FIFA members in 2026 and launched a post-conflict recovery fund benefiting 48 nations next year.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: The billions Super Eagles will miss out on by not qualifying
In practical terms, Nigeria’s failure to qualify immediately shut the door on a guaranteed $10.5 million (about N15.5 billion)— money that would have flowed directly to the federation. The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: The billions Super Eagles will miss out on by not qualifying appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Cesar Lopez, CNN en Español. FIFA announced a record prize fund for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, amid several announcements promoting initiatives for the development of youth football and the creation of a post-conflict recovery fund. The FIFA Council approved an unprecedented financial contribution of US$727 million for the participating teams of the 2026 World Cup, 50% more than in the previo…
Some $655 million will be awarded as prizes to the 48 participating teams.
The international forum announced on Wednesday the amount of the envelope allocated to the teams that will take part in the World Championship, whose games will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
FIFA Council approves $727 million in financial support for 2026 World Cup, unveils new U-15 festivals for boys and girls, fund to support conflict-affected regions, and determines venues for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic football tournaments
FIFA to pay R175 million to Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana will bank big after FIFA confirmed a total prize pool of $655 million for the expanded 48-team tournament, a 50 % increase from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Each qualified nation will receive $1.5 million in preparation funding, meaning every participant will score a minimum of $10.5 million, approximately R175 million, before the tournament even begins. A LONG-AWAITED RETURN TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP Bafana Bafana sealed their place a…
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