Post by Augustine Chiagozie (@pabloexchange)

🏆 FIFA pays out record $871m at 2026 World Cup

FIFA distributed a record $871 million to the 48 participating teams at the 2026 World Cup — the largest prize pool in the tournament's history. Spain led all recipients with $51 million, reflecting their deep run in the competition, while the USMNT received $16 million as co-hosts.

The expanded 48-team format played a direct role in inflating the total payout, with more participating nations sharing a significantly larger pot than previous editions.

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