How Much Prize Money Does Spain Receive for Winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Spain not only conquered the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the field. It also became the national team to receive the largest financial reward in World Cup history thanks to FIFA’s record-breaking prize pool.

The title won at New York/New Jersey Stadium came with a prize exceeding $50 million for the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), a record amount that far surpasses the incentives awarded in previous editions of the tournament.

Spain Receives a Historic Prize

Spain World Cup prize money: How much is it? – Photo: EFE

In addition to the FIFA World Cup trophy and gold medals, the Spanish delegation will return to Madrid with a check worth more than $50 million in Spain World Cup prize money.

The amount exceeds the approximately $42 million Argentina received after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reflecting the increase in revenue generated by the first World Cup featuring 48 national teams.

This amount is also supplemented by financial bonuses from various sponsors, which are typically triggered automatically when the championship is won.

Argentina Also Receives a Significant Reward

Spain World Cup prize money: How much is it? – Photo:EFE

Although it was unable to defend its World Cup title, Argentina will also receive substantial financial compensation.

After finishing as the runner-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) will receive approximately $35 million for reaching the final.

In addition to the financial reward, Argentina’s players received silver medals recognizing their status as runners-up in the tournament.

The Most Lucrative World Cup in History

The 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered records both on and off the field.

The expansion to 48 national teams allowed FIFA to significantly increase its commercial, sponsorship, and broadcasting revenues, resulting in the largest prize pool ever distributed at a FIFA World Cup.

With the victory, Spain not only earned its second World Cup star but also made history by becoming the highest-paid national team in World Cup history.

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