New Delhi, July 3 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the most lucrative football tournament in history. From prize money to broadcasting deals, the figures are mind-boggling throughout. Here's how Forbes has estimated the numbers.

The famous golden World Cup trophy is worth around $713,000 ( Rs.6.8 crore) today. It contains nearly 11 pounds of 18-karat gold.

Rising gold prices mean it is worth 2.5 times those of Qatar 2022. The trophy normally resides at the FIFA Museum in Zurich.

The winning nation will pocket a historic $50 million ( Rs.477 crore) in prize money. Every team reaching the knockout stage is guaranteed at least $11 million ( Rs.104 crore).

Even group-stage exits earn teams a comfortable $10 million ( Rs.95 crore) each. The t...