The Argentine National Team defeated England 2 to 1 and qualified for the final of the 2026 World Cup. With this result, Lionel Scaloni's team has already secured a prize of US$33 million from FIFA.
If Argentina manages to prevail against Spain in the final and becomes champion, AFA will receive US$50 million, the highest amount FIFA has awarded in World Cup history.
How much money FIFA distributes in the 2026 World Cup
FIFA has significantly increased the financial prizes for this edition. In total, US$727 million has been allocated to the tournament, of which US$655 million will be distributed among the 48 participating associations based on their sporting performance.
This is the largest distribution of money in World Cup history, in line with the new format of 48 teams, which involved more matches and a significant increase in revenue from television, sponsorships, and ticket sales.
What each team received before the tournament started
All qualified federations received financial compensation, regardless of their sporting results. Before the start of the tournament, each of the 48 teams received US$1.5 million for organizational and preparation expenses.
Additionally, FIFA established a minimum of US$10.5 million for all participating teams, ensuring that no association returned without a significant financial reward.
How much the Argentine National Team can earn if they become champions
With the passage to the final, Argentina has already secured the prize reserved for the runner-up, which is US$33 million. If they manage to win the title against Spain, that amount will rise to US$50 million.
The winner of the third-place match between England and France will receive US$29 million, while the fourth place will take home US$27 million.
How the complete prize scale looks
The prize distribution established by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup is as follows:
Champion: US$50 million
Runner-up: US$33 million
