Spain wins $50 million prize with 2026 World Cup victory

Spain's national team won its second World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 final. FIFA set the champion's prize at $50 million, the largest financial reward in World Cup history. The Spanish Football Federation is expected to receive the award in euros, worth about 44 million. Spain also benefited from the $1.5 million in preparation funding that FIFA distributed to all participating teams before the tournament, separate from match-by-match prize money. Under an agreement between the federation and the national team, 45% of the prize will go to the players, totaling approximately 20 million euros. The sum will be split equally among the 26-man squad, giving each player about 755,000 euros regardless of minutes played or matches contested.