World Cup 2026 prize money: England and France battle for third place
England finished third at the 2026 World Cup and will receive $29 million, while France will receive $27 million. The tournament's total prize money is $655 million, with payouts depending on the teams' performance.
World Cup 2026 prize money: England and France battle for third place
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Background
England and France both put in strong performances at the 2026 World Cup, with England securing their podium finish and France finishing fourth. These results could impact their season outlook, especially with regard to player development and the strategies they will adopt in future competitions.
Why this matters
England's victory over France in the third place match of the 2026 World Cup not only resulted in a bronze medal, but also a significant financial reward of $29 million. This prize money is crucial to the further development of English football and can help with investment in youth programs and infrastructure, which can improve seasonal prospects for future competitions.
Key points
- World Cup 2026 prize money: England and France battle for third place.
- England finished third at the 2026 World Cup and will receive $29 million, while France will receive $27 million.
- World Cup prize money: England's third-place payout and the full list of team earnings - Yahoo Sports.
England returns home from the 2026 World Cup with the bronze medal around their neck — and an extra $29 million. In the thrilling third place match, which ended in a wild 6-4 win over France, England secured their place on the podium. France, which finished fourth, will receive $27 million.
FIFA announced in December that this is the biggest edition of the World Cup ever, with the highest prize money in the tournament's history. A total of $655 million will be distributed among the 48 participating teams, with payouts ranging from $9 million to $50 million depending on how far each country progressed in the tournament.
With Sunday's final still to come, the winner of the match between Spain and reigning champions Argentina is at stake. The winner will receive $50 million, while the loser will receive $33 million. The US men's national team earned $16 million by reaching the round of 16. This prize money will be shared with the US women's team, according to collective bargaining agreements signed in 2022 between the US Soccer Federation and both teams. Under these agreements, 80% of the money will be distributed among the men's and women's team players on the World Cup rosters, while the remaining 20% will go to the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Here's a look at the prize money each of the 48 teams competing in the 2026 World Cup will take home:
- Champions: $50 million (Spain/Argentina)
- Runners-up: $33 million (Spain/Argentina)
- 3rd place: $29 million (England/France)
- 4th place: $27 million (England/France)
- 5th-8th places: $19 million (Norway, Belgium, Morocco,Switzerland)
- 9th-16th places: $15 million (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, United States, Portugal, Canada, Egypt, Paraguay)
- 17th-32nd places: $11 million (Netherlands, Germany, Ivory Coast, Croatia, Japan, Australia, DR Congo, Ghana, Ecuador, South Africa, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Algeria, Senegal, Cape Verde)
- 33rd-48th places: $9 million (Iran, South Korea, Turkey, Scotland, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Qatar, Curacao, Panama, Jordan, Haiti, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Iraq)
Each of the 48 teams also received $1.5 million for pre-tournament preparation costs. In 2022, World Cup winner Argentina received $42 million after beating France. Four years earlier, France earned $38 million after winning the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Since FIFA made the prize money amounts public, the total amount paid out to winners has increased from $2.2 million for Italy at the 1982 World Cup to $50 million for the 2026 champions.
What's happening now
With the final between Spain and Argentina looming, attention remains on the prize money available to the winners. The final outcome of this match will affect not only the history of the tournament, but also the financial impact on the countries involved, including the possible increase in prize money for future editions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the England vs. France match?
England won the third place match 6-4 against France.
What does the victory mean for England in terms of prize money?
England will receive $29 million for finishing third.
How much prize money will France receive for their fourth place?
France will receive $27 million for their fourth place.
What is the impact of this match on the standings of the 2026 World Cup?
England finished third and France fourth in the tournament.
What's the next match after England vs France?
The final between Spain and Argentina is still scheduled.
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