New Delhi, June 8 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament is set to become the biggest not just in terms of the number of teams, but also in terms of prize money. A total of 48 teams will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, an increase from the 32 teams that have competed since the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

In December 2025, FIFA approved a record-breaking financial contribution of $727 million for the upcoming tournament, a 50% increase from the 2022 edition that was held in Qatar.

"The FIFA World Cup 2026 will also be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community," FIFA President Gianni Infantino had said back then.

Because of the increase in teams, total prize...