how much money does fifa give each country for world cup

FIFA gives each country at least $12.5 million for the 2026 World Cup, according to recent reporting, with extra money awarded depending on how far the team advances. The champions can earn $50 million , while teams eliminated earlier get progressively smaller payouts.

How the money works

• Qualification / participation: each national team gets a base payment, now reported at $12.5 million minimum.

• Performance bonuses: teams earn more for reaching later rounds, with the total prize scale topping out at $50 million for the winner.
• Extra support: FIFA is also covering additional team costs such as preparation and delegation expenses.

Simple example

A country that qualifies and is eliminated early still receives the base amount, but a team that makes a deep run can collect a much larger total from FIFA. That means the payout is not a flat “one amount per country,” but a mix of participation money and performance-based prize money.

TL;DR

The best short answer is: at least $12.5 million per country for qualifying/participating in the 2026 World Cup, with more for better results.