FIFA Boosts World Cup Prize Money To $400million


The 32 national groups competing in the 2018 World Cup will share 400 million dollars (344 million euros) in cash, a 12% increase over the 2014 competition, FIFA said on Friday.

The purse of the previous edition in Brazil was 358 million dollars, of which 35 million dollars were awarded to Germany, while the sprinters of Argentina raised 25 million dollars.

By differentiation, nations that failed to progress after the recovery phase received $ 8 million.

At a meeting of the FIFA Committee in Kolkata, the world football watchdog also approved the option to improve the bid guidelines for the 2026 World Cup and the designated team members. evaluation of offers.

The dates of the next FIFA competitions, including the UAE Club World Cup and the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, have also been confirmed.

The 2018 World Cup Cup will continue from December 12 to 22, while the 2019 Women's World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 7, and the last will take place on July 7.

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