Earlier this year FIFA announced the prize money for the 32 participating nations at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photo: AFP
FIFA World Cup: How much money will the winners win?
Earlier this year FIFA announced the prize money for the 32 participating nations at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Earlier this year FIFA announced the prize money for the 32 participating nations at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photo: AFP
Earlier this year FIFA 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 will leave with $9 million in prize money.
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The eight nations to lose in the Round of 16 will earn $13 million each.
The four losing quarter-finalists will head home $17 million richer.
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The loser of the third-place playoff will bank $25 million while the winner of the consolation final will earn $27 million.
The losing finalist will console themselves with $30 million while the overall winners will claim $42 million.
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The total prize pool for the 2022 World Cup is $440 million – which is $40 million more than what was on offer at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
