The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, with teams from around the globe competing for the chance to be crowned world champions. As such, it’s no surprise that the tournament comes with a hefty prize purse, with millions of dollars in prize money being awarded to the participating teams.
So, how much will teams like Argentina, France, and other top contenders earn for their efforts in the FIFA World Cup 2022? Let’s take a look at the prize money breakdown for the tournament:
Overall Prize Money:
The total prize money for the FIFA World Cup 2022 is $440 million, with the winning team set to earn a massive $38 million. The runner-up will receive $28 million, while the third and fourth-place teams will earn $24 million and $22 million, respectively. The remaining teams that make it to the knockout stage (round of 16) will earn $16 million each, while teams that are eliminated in the group stage will receive $12 million.
Prize Money for Participating Teams:
All teams that qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2022 will receive a participation fee of $1.5 million. In addition, teams will also earn prize money based on their performance in the tournament. For example, Argentina, which has qualified for the tournament, will earn a minimum of $1.5 million just for participating. If the team advances to the knockout stage, they will earn an additional $16 million, and if they make it all the way to the final and finish as the runners-up, they will earn a total of $45.5 million in prize money.
Similarly, France, which is also qualified for the tournament, will earn a minimum of $1.5 million for participating. If the team makes it to the final and wins the tournament, they will earn a total of $39.5 million in prize money.
Other top contenders like Brazil, Germany, and Spain will also earn substantial amounts of prize money if they perform well in the tournament.
Prize Money for Domestic Clubs:
In addition to the prize money awarded to the participating teams, a portion of the overall prize money for the FIFA World Cup 2022 will also be distributed to the domestic clubs of the players that are selected for the tournament. This is meant to help compensate the clubs for losing their players to international duty. The exact amount of prize money that will be distributed to the domestic clubs has not yet been announced.
Overall, the FIFA World Cup 2022 promises to be a lucrative event for the participating teams, with millions of dollars in prize money up for grabs. The top contenders, including Argentina, France, and other top teams, will be competing for their share of the prize purse and the chance to be crowned world champions.