Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the football final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. – Argentina won in the penalty shoot-out. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

FIFA World Cup: How much did Argentina win for victory in Qatar?

FIFA announced the prize money for the 32 participating nations who contested the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

by Garrin Lambley

18-12-2022 21:27

in Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA has announced the prize money for the 32 participating nations at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Each qualified team received $1.5 million before the tournament kicked off to cover preparation costs.

Each of the 16 teams eliminated after the group stages left with $9 million in prize money.

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The eight nations who lost in the Round of 16 earned $13 million each.

The four losing quarter-finalists headed home $17 million richer.

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The loser of the third-place playoff – Morocco – banked $25 million while the winner of the consolation final – Croatia – earned $27 million.

The losing finalist – France – consoled themselves with $30 million while the overall winners – Argentina – claimed $42 million.

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The total prize pool for the 2022 World Cup was $440 million – which was $40 million more than what was on offer at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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