FIFA Adds $100M to Cover World Cup Team Costs
Zurich: FIFA has approved more than $100 million in additional funding to support national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup, citing rising costs associated with hosting the tournament in North America.The decision was finalized during a FIFA Council meeting, where officials agreed to increase payments to all participating federations in response to concerns about expenses in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Increased Payments for TeamsEach of the 48 participating federations will now receive a minimum of $12.5 million, following a $2 million increase in base payments. Additionally, the standard prize money allocation has been raised by $1 million, bringing the guaranteed amount to...
