FIFA just bumped the prize money for next year's World Cup by half, setting aside a record total for team payments. The winning squad will get fifty million dollars, while every qualified country is guaranteed at least ten point five million, which includes a prep cost stipend. This huge financial package comes as the organization faces major backlash over outrageously high ticket prices for the tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The announcement followed a recent, minor concession on ticket costs, introducing a small batch of cheaper seats after fan outcry. Critics like the Football Supporters' Association chair pointed out the massive prize fund proves money is not the issue, urging FIFA to avoid ruining the event's accessibility. The governing body's council also approved creating a new fund aimed at supporting post conflict recovery in certain regions, aligning with statements made by its president about using football as a unifying tool.
The announcement followed a recent, minor concession on ticket costs, introducing a small batch of cheaper seats after fan outcry. Critics like the Football Supporters' Association chair pointed out the massive prize fund proves money is not the issue, urging FIFA to avoid ruining the event's accessibility. The governing body's council also approved creating a new fund aimed at supporting post conflict recovery in certain regions, aligning with statements made by its president about using football as a unifying tool.
