The FIFA Council approved a record financial contribution for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, in which it will distribute 727 million dollars among all participating teams, 50% more than for Qatar 2022, and the champion will earn 50 million.
FIFA announced this Wednesday the Council’s decisions at the meeting held before the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, including the financial distribution of next year’s World Cup with that total figure.
The majority, 655 million dollars, will be paid as a prize between the 48 teams, so that the champion will get 50 million, the runner-up 33 million, the third 29 million and the fourth 27 million.
Those classified from fifth to eighth will receive 19 million; those from the ninth to the sixteenth 15; those who finish between 17 and 32, 11 million; those that conclude between 33 and 48, 9 million.
Additionally, each qualified team will receive one and a half million to cover preparation costs, guaranteeing all participants at least 10.5 million.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted in a statement that “the World Cup will also be a pioneer in its financial contribution to the global football community.”
Israel-Palestine post-conflict recovery fund approved
The FIFA Council also approved the creation of an Israel-Palestine post-conflict recovery fund, in line with its objective of promoting the unifying values of football.
The move follows the announcement made by President Infantino at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit on October 13, in which he advanced FIFA’s intention to create a support mechanism for regions that have experienced conflict.
This financial instrument, which will be open to contributions from third parties and subject to strict supervision, will complement the actions already implemented within the framework of the “FIFA Forward” Program and other FIFA initiatives.
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Under-15 festivals from 2026
Likewise, the Council confirmed from 2026 the pioneering men’s and women’s under-15 “festivals” open to all its member associations, as part of its commitment to promote the youth game.
The first edition will be contested by men’s teams next year and the second in 2027 will feature women’s teams. From 2028, all associations will be invited to participate in two separate competitions.
To align with the development needs of under-15 players, matches will be shorter in duration and played on smaller fields, with teams consisting of seven to nine players.
“We have been very active in promoting competitions and youth development, and this is a natural and very joyful step. Having under-15 festivals for boys and girls will be fundamental in FIFA’s quest to give every talent an opportunity around the world and another example of how FIFA reinvests in the game,” said Infantino.
With information from EFE
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