FIFA World Cup 2026 prize money revealed as France and England fight for third place, with the winner earning ₹279 crore and loser ₹259 crore.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heading towards its final stages, with the focus now shifting to the third-place playoff between France and England. Both teams were eliminated in the semi-finals but will compete for a podium finish and a huge prize payout.
The third-place match will decide whether France or England finishes third in the tournament. Despite missing out on the final, both teams are set to receive a massive financial reward from FIFA.
France and England Clash for Third Position
France and England will face each other in the third-place playoff on July 19 at 12:30 AM IST. The match will determine the third and fourth-ranked teams of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
France reached the semi-final but suffered a 2-0 defeat against Spain, while England lost to Argentina after holding a lead until the later stages of their match.
The losing semi-finalists will now look to finish the tournament on a positive note by securing third place.
Third-Place Winner to Receive ₹279 Crore
FIFA has announced a record prize pool of $871 million, which is approximately ₹8,400 crore. A significant portion of this amount will be distributed among the top-performing teams.
The team that wins the third-place playoff between France and England will receive around ₹279 crore, while the fourth-placed team will still take home a prize of approximately ₹259 crore.
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Spain and Argentina Set for FIFA World Cup Final
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will be played between Spain and Argentina. Spain secured their place in the final after defeating France, while Argentina overcame England in the semi-final.
Argentina’s campaign has been powered by the experience and creativity of football superstar Lionel Messi, who played a key role in creating scoring opportunities during the knockout stages.
Spain, meanwhile, have been one of the strongest teams in the tournament and have shown impressive defensive strength throughout the competition.
Champion Team to Earn Nearly ₹490 Crore
The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will receive a record prize of $51 million, which is around ₹490 crore. The losing finalist will also receive a significant reward of approximately ₹317 crore.
With huge prize money and global prestige at stake, the final stages of FIFA World Cup 2026 continue to attract worldwide attention as teams fight for their final rankings.
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