World Cup prize money: How much did England earn for finishing third over France?
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Key Points:
- England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating France 6-4, earning a $29 million prize, while France received $27 million for finishing fourth.
- The 2026 World Cup features the largest prize pool in history, with a total of $655 million distributed among the 48 participating teams, ranging from $9 million to $50 million based on their tournament progress.
- The tournament champion, either Spain or Argentina, will receive $50 million, with the runner-up earning $33 million; the U.S. men's team earned $16 million for reaching the Round of 16, which is shared with the U.S. women's team according to collective bargaining agreements.
- Each team also received an additional $1.5 million for preparation costs before the tournament began.
- Prize money has increased compared to previous World Cups, with the 2022 champion Argentina receiving $42 million and the 2018 champion France earning $38 million.
