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World Cup champions to receive record $51 million prize

The winning team of the upcoming World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will receive a record prize fund, Euronews reports.

By 19 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET Updated 19 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET

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According to Euronews, the victors of the final match between Argentina and Spain are set to receive a record $51 million prize. This figure represents an increase on the amount awarded at the previous tournament.

Despite the record-breaking nature of the payout, the publication notes that the prize money remains a small figure when compared to the substantial sums currently spent on individual football players.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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