The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with a record-breaking prize pool of $727 million. The winning nation will receive $50 million, a significant increase from the $42 million awarded to the winner of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Prize Money Breakdown

Each qualified team will receive $1.5 million in preparation costs, and the prize money will be distributed as follows: the winning nation will receive $50 million, with decreasing amounts awarded to teams that finish lower in the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be a major event, with 48 teams competing for the top prize. The tournament will be held in various cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and will feature some of the world’s top soccer players.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.