World football governing body FIFA generated a record $15 billion in revenue from the 2023 to 2026 commercial cycle, while newly crowned world champions Spain pocketed $50 million after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino disclosed the figures during the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, describing the tournament as the most successful in the organisation’s history, driven by expanded commercial partnerships, broadcasting rights and record fan engagement.
Spain secured the biggest share of the tournament’s prize fund after edging Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s World Cup final to lift their second FIFA World Cup title, repeating the feat they first achieved in 2010.
Runners up Argentina received $40 million, while third placed France earned $30 million after defeating England in the third place playoff.
The overall prize pool for the 2026 FIFA World Cup stood at $475 million, the largest in the competition’s history, reflecting FIFA’s continued commercial growth and the financial success of the expanded 48 team tournament.
Infantino said the record revenue would be reinvested into football development across FIFA’s 211 member associations, with increased funding earmarked for infrastructure projects, grassroots programmes and youth football.
He added that the success of the 2026 World Cup demonstrated football’s growing global appeal and would provide a stronger financial foundation for developing the game across every continent.