how much money will fifa pay the last 32 teams in the world cup

FIFA’s 2026 World Cup payout for the last 32 teams is generally $11 million per team for teams that finish from 17th to 32nd place, plus a separate $2.5 million preparation payment to every team, making the minimum total payout $12.5 million per team.

How it breaks down

• 17th–32nd place: $11 million each.

• Preparation money for all teams: $2.5 million each.

• Minimum total for any participating team: $12.5 million.

Important note

Some older reports mentioned slightly different figures before FIFA increased the payouts, but the current updated breakdown shows the $11 million figure for teams finishing in the last 32 places, with the added preparation payment on top.

TL;DR

The last 32 teams in the World Cup get $11 million each , and every team also gets $2.5 million for preparation, so the minimum total is $12.5 million.