FIFA Guarantees Uzbekistan $10.5 Mln for 2026 World Cup Participation

FIFA has approved a record $727 mln in prize money for the 2026 World Cup, journalist Ben Jacobs reports. Each national team, including Uzbekistan, is guaranteed at least $10.5 mln.

All squads will receive $1.5 mln for tournament preparations. Teams finishing 33rd to 48th will get an additional $9 mln.

Prize money rises with performance. Teams finishing 17th to 32nd will earn $11 mln, 9th to 16th $15 mln, and 5th to 8th $19 mln. Fourth place is worth $27 mln, third place $29 mln, the runner-up $33 mln, and the champion $50 mln.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Uzbekistan will play in the group stage against Colombia on June 17, Portugal on June 23, and the winner of the qualifying play-off on June 27.