• France's Hugo Lloris kisses the trophy as they celebrate after winning the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia. Reuters
    France's Hugo Lloris kisses the trophy as they celebrate after winning the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia. Reuters
  • France players celebrate following their side's victory. Getty Images
    France players celebrate following their side's victory. Getty Images
  • France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates winning the World Cup. Reuters
    France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates winning the World Cup. Reuters
  • Croatia's Mario Mandzukic embarrasses France's Hugo Lloris to make it 4-2. Reuters
    Croatia's Mario Mandzukic embarrasses France's Hugo Lloris to make it 4-2. Reuters
  • Kylian Mbappe drives in France's fourth goal. Getty Images
    Kylian Mbappe drives in France's fourth goal. Getty Images
  • Paul Pogba strokes home France's third. Getty Images
    Paul Pogba strokes home France's third. Getty Images
  • Paul Pogba celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal. Getty Images
    Paul Pogba celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal. Getty Images
  • Croatia's Danijel Subasic looks dejected after conceding their third goal. Reuters
    Croatia's Danijel Subasic looks dejected after conceding their third goal. Reuters
  • Antoine Griezmann of France scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot. Getty Images
    Antoine Griezmann of France scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot. Getty Images
  • Croatia's Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring their first goal. Reuters
    Croatia's Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring their first goal. Reuters
  • Croatia's Ivan Perisic scores their first goal. Reuters
    Croatia's Ivan Perisic scores their first goal. Reuters
  • Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi and Kylian Mbappe of France celebrate their team's first goal, an own goal scored by Mario Mandzukic. Getty Images
    Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi and Kylian Mbappe of France celebrate their team's first goal, an own goal scored by Mario Mandzukic. Getty Images
  • Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal for France's first goal. Getty Images
    Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal for France's first goal. Getty Images
  • France president Emmanuel Macron alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Reuters
    France president Emmanuel Macron alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Reuters
  • Conor McGregor in the stands. Reuters
    Conor McGregor in the stands. Reuters
  • France's Paul Pogba. Reuters
    France's Paul Pogba. Reuters
  • Croatia players pose for a team photo. Reuters
    Croatia players pose for a team photo. Reuters
  • France players pose for a team photo. Reuters
    France players pose for a team photo. Reuters
  • The World Cup trophy on display prior to the final. AP Photo
    The World Cup trophy on display prior to the final. AP Photo
  • Singer Will Smith performs during the closing ceremony. Reuters
    Singer Will Smith performs during the closing ceremony. Reuters
  • Former German international footballer, Philipp Lahm and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova present the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the final. Getty Images
    Former German international footballer, Philipp Lahm and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova present the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the final. Getty Images
  • Inside the stadium during the closing ceremony. Reuters
    Inside the stadium during the closing ceremony. Reuters
  • Performers during the closing ceremony. Reuters
    Performers during the closing ceremony. Reuters
  • Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi perform during the closing ceremony. Getty Images
    Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi perform during the closing ceremony. Getty Images
  • Luka Modric of Croatia warms up prior the FIFA World Cup 2018 final. EPA
    Luka Modric of Croatia warms up prior the FIFA World Cup 2018 final. EPA
  • A French fan hold up a souvenir scarf as he waits for the start of the final match between France and Croatia. AP Photo
    A French fan hold up a souvenir scarf as he waits for the start of the final match between France and Croatia. AP Photo
  • Inside the stadium prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
    Inside the stadium prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
  • France's Kylian Mbappe warms up prior to the final. AP Photo
    France's Kylian Mbappe warms up prior to the final. AP Photo
  • France fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
    France fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
  • A supporter of Croatia before the start of the final. EPA
    A supporter of Croatia before the start of the final. EPA
  • Ivan Perisic of Croatia talks with team mates before the final. EPA
    Ivan Perisic of Croatia talks with team mates before the final. EPA

World Cup

Fifa World Cup 2022 prize money: how much does the winning team get in Qatar?

A look at how much the top teams will earn during the finals, including preparation fees

Ajit Vijaykumar

October 11, 2022

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The Fifa World Cup is undoubtedly the biggest sporting event on the planet. Nations from all continents fight tooth and nail to just gain the right to participate in the quadrennial event.

The 2018 tournament attracted a combined global viewership of 3.572 billion viewers – that is half the planet's population. According to Fifa, the final between France and Croatia alone attracted a combined global audience of 1.12 billion.

This year, 32 teams will once again fight for the ultimate prize. The venue is Qatar – the first time the finals has been staged in the Middle East.

Hosts Qatar will kick off the tournament at the Al Bayt Stadium on November 20 against Ecuador, with the final on December 18.

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What is the prize money?

Fifa has set aside a total prize pool of $440 million for the World Cup 2022. The breakdown is as follows:

Champions: $42 million

Runners-up: $30 million

Third place: $27 million

Fourth place: $25 million

Fifth-eighth place: $68 million ($17 million per team)

Ninth-16th place: $104 million ($13 million per team)

17th-32nd place: $144 million ($9 million per team)

In addition, each team that has qualified will receive $1.5m ahead of the competition to cover preparation costs. In the 2018 edition, winners France took home a cheque of $38m.

How many stadiums are there?

A total of eight venues will host matches during the finals. All venues have air conditioning system, allowing fans and spectators to enjoy the proceedings in comfort. The venues are Lusail Stadium, Stadium 974, Al Thumama Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Education City Stadium, and the Al Janoub Stadium.

How long will the tournament last for?

A total of 64 games will be played to decide the winners on December 18. This will be the last edition to involve 32 teams. The next World Cup in 2026 - to be held in United States, Mexico, and Canada – will see 48 teams participating.

  • Stadium 974 in Doha that will host matches at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. It has a capacity of 40,000. AFP
    Stadium 974 in Doha that will host matches at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. It has a capacity of 40,000. AFP
  • The Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. Capacity: 40,000. AFP
    The Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. Capacity: 40,000. AFP
  • The Khalifa International Stadium. AFP
    The Khalifa International Stadium. AFP
  • The Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Capacity: 45,000. AFP
    The Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Capacity: 45,000. AFP
  • The Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. AFP
    The Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. AFP
  • The Lusail Stadium is around 20 km north of Doha. Capacity: 80,000. AFP
    The Lusail Stadium is around 20 km north of Doha. Capacity: 80,000. AFP
  • The Lusail Stadium in Qatar. AFP
    The Lusail Stadium in Qatar. AFP
  • The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Capacity: 60,000. AFP
    The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Capacity: 60,000. AFP
  • The Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. Capacity: 40,000. AFP
    The Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. Capacity: 40,000. AFP
  • The Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. AFP
    The Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. AFP
  • The Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. Capacity: 40,000. AFP
    The Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. Capacity: 40,000. AFP
  • The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. Capacity: 44,000. AFP
    The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. Capacity: 44,000. AFP
  • The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. AFP
    The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. AFP
Updated: October 11, 2022, 1:24 PM
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