The 32 international sides who qualified before March 2022 will make big money from the mega event FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar, will host upcoming World Cup. According to football sources, Qatar spend budget of $250+ billion dollars to host this competition. All 32 teams earn $2.5m before entering into the competition. FIFA World Cup 2022 prize money announced back in February.
| Stages | FIFA World Cup Prize Money | No of Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | $45m | 1 team |
| Runner-ups | $32m | 1 team |
| Third Place | $26m | 1 team |
| 4th Place | $22m | 1 team |
| Quarter Finalists | $16m | 4 teams (eliminated) |
| Round of 16 | $12m | 8 teams (knocked out) |
| Group Stage | $8m | 16 teams (knocked out) |
| Participation Fees | $2.5m | 32 teams |
| Total Prize Money | $440m | |
How Much Winners of FIFA World Cup 2022 Earn?
It’s confirmed that a winner of the World Cup 2022 will take home ($45 million) including participation fees winners earnings increased to $47.5m.
What will be the share of runner-ups in the FIFA World Cup 2022?
The runner-ups in the Qatar 2022, will leave $32 million. Their earnings increased to $34.5m including the participation fee.
- Teams who got knocked out in group stage each will earn $10.5m
- All teams who lost their round of 16 match will leave event pocketing $14.5m guaranteed
- Four teams who could not make to the semi finals will earn ($18.5m)
| Teams | Participation Fees | Prize Money | Stage | Total Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Ecuador | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Iran | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Wales | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Mexico | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Tunisia | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Denmark | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Germany | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Costa Rica | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Belgium | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Canada | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Cameroon | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Serbia | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Uruguay | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| Ghana | $2.5m – guaranteed | $8m | Group Stage | $10.5m |
| United States | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Australia | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Japan | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| South Korea | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Senegal | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Poland | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Spain | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Switzerland | $2.5m – guaranteed | $12m | Round of 16 | $14.5m |
| Netherlands | $2.5m – guaranteed | $16m | Quarter Finalists | $18.5m |
| Brazil | $2.5m – guaranteed | $16m | Quarter Finalists | $18.5m |
| Portugal | $2.5m – guaranteed | $16m | Quarter Finalists | $18.5m |
| England | $2.5m – guaranteed | $16m | Quarter Finalists | $18.5m |
| France | $2.5m – guaranteed | $16m | Quarter Finalists | $18.5m |
| Morocco | $2.5m – guaranteed | – | ||
| Argentina | $2.5m – guaranteed | – | ||
| Croatia | $2.5m – guaranteed | – |
How Much Total prize money adjusted for World Cup in 2022?
A source reported that $440 million distributed among the teams. From which $80m will be paid to the teams before the event kickoff as qualification or participation fees. In Euro 2020 winning team earn (€10 million) which 75% less compared to World Cup 2022 fund.
