World Cup Prize Money | Dutch National Team Earns Millions Despite Elimination, Morocco Still Vies for Record Sum

FIFA, the global football governing body, has further increased the prize money for this World Cup. A proposal was approved at a congress in Vancouver. In December, FIFA had already announced that this year's World Cup prize money would be 50 percent higher than the previous tournament, but an additional fifteen percent has now been added. The total amounts to 744 million euros.

FIFA informed Reuters that the prize money for all 48 participating nations will be increased. This decision stems from the global federation's expectation to generate a record 11 billion dollars (9.5 billion euros) in revenue between 2023 and 2026.

"FIFA is proud to be in its strongest financial position ever, allowing us to support all our member associations in an unprecedented way. This is yet another example of how FIFA's resources are reinvested into the sport," stated President Gianni Infantino.

Even before the new increase takes effect, the current prize money for this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is already substantial. All 48 countries will receive 2 million euros solely for preparation and associated costs. The minimum amount a country can earn is therefore 10.5 million euros.

• World Champion: 42.7 million euros

• Runner-up: 28.2 million euros

• Third Place: 24.8 million euros

• Fourth Place: 23 million euros

• Fifth to Eighth Place: 16.2 million euros

• Ninth to Sixteenth Place: 12.8 million euros

• 17th to 32nd Place: 9.4 million euros

• 33rd to 48th Place: 8.5 million euros

• World Cup Preparation Costs: 2 million euros

The Netherlands was eliminated in the Round of 32 by Morocco after a penalty shootout. As a result, the Oranje earned 9.4 million euros, with an additional 2 million euros for preparation costs. The Moroccan team is already guaranteed 14.8 million euros in prize money, a figure that could still increase.

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