Spain vs Argentina: Winner to Receive Record $50 Million at World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, with the winner earning a record 50 million dollars (43.71 million euros). Source: hoydo

The Prize

The champion's prize is the highest in tournament history, surpassing the 42 million Argentina received for winning in 2022 and the 30 million Spain got in 2010. Source: infobae The runner-up will take home 33 million, third place 29 million, and fourth 27 million. Source: hoydo FIFA boosted total allocations by 15% to 871 million dollars across 48 teams. Each federation received 10 million for qualifying and 2.5 million for preparation, plus 16 million in expense and ticket allowances. Source: infobae

Club Compensation

Clubs are compensated for releasing players: 11,000 euros per day per player. Atlético de Madrid, with nine players in the final, and Barcelona, with eight, have benefited the most. Source: hoydo