Iran earned $10M after group stage exit at World Cup 2026
FIFA distributed record prize money to all 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup. Iran, eliminated in the group stage, received $10 million. Their last result was a 1-1 draw with Egypt on June 27, 2026.
How were the World Cup 2026 prize money calculated?
FIFA awarded cash prizes to all 48 participating teams regardless of final position. Teams eliminated in the group stage received $10 million each, while those knocked out in the Round of 16 got $12 million.
Why did World Cup 2026 set a new prize money record?
The 2026 World Cup distributed a record $871 million in prize money to 48 teams. As the first tournament with 48 teams and three host countries, FIFA paid nearly $1 billion in prizes and expenses to participating federations.
How much did the top teams earn?
Champion Spain received $51 million. Runner-up Argentina got $34 million, third-place England $30 million, and fourth-place France $28 million. Iran, unbeaten in their last five matches (1W-4D-0L), remains a promising team for future competitions.
