The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams and offer record prize money, making it the most lucrative edition in history. The tournament, hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will see the champion nation receive $50 million.
This significant increase in prize money reflects FIFA's expansion of the tournament format and underscores the growing global importance of the event. Each participating nation will earn a share of the prize pool based on their progression through the competition, with the winners set to receive the largest single payout in World Cup history.
Sources: https://khelnow.com/football/world-football-fifa-world-cup-prize-money-202606