As well as silverware and pride, there is plenty of prize money on the line at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. While the focus for most teams will be on lifting the iconic trophy and representing their nations well, there is definitely a tangible benefit for success on the pitch.
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The prize money can be especially beneficial for smaller nations to help improve their infrastructure and development pathways back home to improve for future editions of the tournament.
FIFA haven’t held back when it comes to prize money for World Cups in recent years, and 2022 is no different — with record-breaking sums up for grabs.
Total prize money at the 2022 World Cup
FIFA have allocated $440 million in prize money for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This is an increase of $40m compared to the 2018 tournament, while just $358m in prize money was on offer at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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Though a very significant sum, FIFA have a revenue budget of $4.6 billion in 2022, with broadcasting rights set to contribute $2.6 billion alone in income.
How much prize money will the 2022 World Cup winners get?
FIFA confirmed in April 2022 that the Qatar World Cup champions will receive a record $42 million in prize money.
This is an increase of $4m compared to 2018 and continues a trend that has seen the winners’ pay packets increase massively over the past 40 years.
Prior to 2006, World Cup-winning teams never pocketed more than $10m, with 1982 champions Italy walking away with an estimated $2.2m for their efforts.
In 2002, there was a big push from national teams for FIFA to increase the prize money on offer, with growing World Cup revenue ensuring such profits have been handed down to successful sides since.
| Year | Prize money (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $42m |
| 2018 | $38m |
| 2014 | $35m |
| 2010 | $30m |
| 2006 | $20m |
| 2002 | $8m |
| 1998 | $6m |
| 1994 | $4m |
| 1990 | $3.5m |
| 1986 | $2.8m |
| 1982 | $2.2m |
How much will each team make?
With so much prize money on offer, every side will walk away from Qatar significantly richer.
Simply qualifying for the 2022 World Cup sees each team paid a $1.5 million participation fee. But once at the tournament, sides can make much larger sums by progressing through the knockout stages.
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Based on the the prize money breakdown revealed by FIFA, reaching the semifinals in Qatar will see teams earn more than the 2006 World Cup winners received.
| 2022 Finish | Prize money (USD) |
|---|---|
| Group stage | $9m |
| Round of 16 | $13m |
| Quarterfinals | $17m |
| Fourth place | $25m |
| Third place | $27m |
| Runner-up | $30m |
| Winner | $42m |
| Nation | Prize Money at Qatar 2022 (USD) |
| Ecuador | $9m |
| Qatar | $9m |
| Iran | $9m |
| Wales | $9m |
| Mexico | $9m |
| Saudi Arabia | $9m |
| Tunisia | $9m |
| Denmark | $9m |
| Germany | $9m |
| Costa Rica | $9m |
| Belgium | $9m |
| Canada | $9m |
| Cameroon | $9m |
| Serbia | $9m |
| Uruguay | $9m |
| Ghana | $9m |
| USA | $13m |
| Australia | $13m |
| Japan | $13m |
| South Korea | $13m |
| Senegal | $13m |
| Poland | $13m |
| Spain | $13m |
| Switzerland | $13m |
| Netherlands | $17m |
| Brazil | $17m |
| England | $17m |
| Portugal | $17m |
