World Cup prize money: How much do the World Cup winners and runners-up get?
Over 700 players from 32 countries will participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with an eye on the top prize. The world football governing body, FIFA, has allocated millions of dollars for the World Cup prize money. Besides, countries will also receive some amount for their participation in the tournament.
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Football clubs will also benefit while their players are involved in the competition. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. This article reveals details of the FIFA World Cup prize money and how much teams will pocket during the event.
What is the prize money for FIFA World Cup?
FIFA has allocated $440 million as World Cup prize money in 2022. It is an increase of $40m compared to the 2018 edition. In 2014, $358m was on offer for the winning teams. However, the men's event has come under criticism compared to what women get in the corresponding event.
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup had total prize money of $30 million, and the winner received $4 million. The 2023 women's event will have $60 million in prize money, less than four times the men's 2022 edition. It will be hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 prize money
Besides the winners, every team in the tournament will receive payment for their participation, which increases as they progress. Here is a breakdown of the World Cup prize money in 2022.
| Place | Prize money |
| Winner | $42 million |
| Runner-up | $30 million |
| 3rd place | $27 million |
| 4th place | $25 million |
| 5th-8th place | $17 million |
| 9th-16th place | $13 million |
| 17th-32nd place | $9 million |
2022 World Cup sponsors
The cost of organizing a global showpiece like the World Cup is often high and requires support from sponsors and stakeholders. Some of the companies that have injected millions to boost FIFA's budget include:
- Budweiser (alcoholic beverage and part of Anheuser-Busch InBev)
- Byju's (educational technology)
- Crypto.com (cryptocurrency platform)
- Hisense (electronics & home appliances)
- McDonald's (restaurants & real estate)
- Mengniu Dairy (dairy products)
- Vivo (consumer electronics)
How much will the 2022 World Cup winner get?
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Over the years, the winners' pay cheque has increased significantly. FIFA World Cup 2022 winners' reward is a record $42 million. In 2018, France received $38m for winning the tournament, and runner-up Croatia earned $28 million.
| Year | Winner | Prize money |
| 2022 | - | $42 million |
| 2018 | France | $38 million |
| 2014 | Germany | $35 million |
| 2010 | Spain | $30 million |
| 2006 | Italy | $20 million |
| 2002 | Brazil | $8m million |
| 1998 | France | $6m million |
| 1994 | Brazil | $4m million |
| 1990 | Germany | $3.5m million |
| 1986 | Argentina | $2.8m million |
| 1982 | Italy | $2.2m million |
Do World Cup players get paid?
Many players dream of playing in the World Cup to show their skills to the world and make more money. Players earn different amounts depending on the arrangements of the football federations of their countries. Some countries even promise their players bonuses if they win the tournament or reach a given stage.
Most expensive World Cup in history
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The Qatar tournament is the most expensive World Cup event, with an estimated revenue budget of $220 billion. The high cost of building new stadiums, renovations and fixing infrastructure and technology has contributed to the massive cost. It will be the second time the event has been hosted in Asia.
| Year | Hosts | Budget |
| 2022 | Qatar | $220 billion |
| 2018 | Russia | $14.2 billion |
| 2014 | Brazil | $11.6 billion |
| 2010 | South Africa | $3.6 billion |
| 2006 | Germany | $4.6 billion |
| 2002 | South Korea and Japan | $7 billion |
| 1998 | France | $2.33 billion |
| 1994 | USA | $500 million |
| 1990 | Italy | $4 billion |
How much will clubs earn?
Many top European clubs will release their players to live their dreams of playing in the global showdown. As a result, they will receive compensation from FIFA during that period. According to the football federation, $209 million will be paid to clubs while the players represent their national teams in the event.
Football clubs will receive $10,000 per player daily during the competition. The payments will go to all clubs the player has played for two years before the World Cup. Therefore, teams with many players will receive more money. In the 2018 event, FIFA gave out $8,530 per player daily. More than 400 clubs in 63 countries benefitted.
How much did clubs make in Russia's 2018 World Cup?
Manchester City, Real Madrid, Tottenham and Barcelona were among the top earners in the Russia tournament. Man City had 16 players and received $5 million from its players' participation in the 2018 edition.
| Club | No. of players | Earning |
| Manchester City | 16 | $5 million |
| Real Madrid | 15 | $4.8 million |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 12 | $4.3 million |
| Barcelona | 14 | $4.1 million |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 12 | $3.9 million |
| Chelsea | 12 | $3.8 million |
| Manchester United | 11 | $3.7 million |
| Atletico Madrid | 9 | $3.1 million |
| Juventus | 11 | $3 million |
| Monaco | 8 | $2.9 million |
What countries have qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The Qatar edition will see 32 countries, in eight groups of four, battling for the lucrative trophy. Meanwhile, the 2026 edition in Mexico, the USA, Canada, and beyond will have 48 teams.
- Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
- Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales
- Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
- Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
- Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
- Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
- Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
- Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
The 2022 World Cup prize money will motivate many players to do their best. Some, like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, are likely to play their last edition and will be hoping to bow out with their shoulders high.
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