The top FIFA officials are paid very well: FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s total package was reported at about $4.67 million in 2024, and it rose to about $6 million in 2025.

Quick breakdown

  • Gianni Infantino, FIFA president: about $4.67 million in 2024.
  • Gianni Infantino, 2025 package: about $6 million , with a higher bonus.
  • FIFA council members: six vice presidents reportedly received about $300,000 plus expenses , while other council members got about $250,000 plus expenses annually.

If you meant World Cup prizes

FIFA also pays teams , not just officials. For the 2026 World Cup, reports said the total prize pool is a record $871 million , with the winners set to get $50 million and the last-place teams getting an extra $9 million.

Bottom note

If you want the answer for players, referees, or FIFA executives , the numbers are very different.