Beyond earning the trophy, the teams also walk away with substantial prize money that adds to the celebration of becoming world champions.
The Qatar 2022 World Cup finale pits France against Argentina after a month of intense action that began with 32 teams in the group stage and progressed through the knockout rounds to the final. In the end, both nations chase glory and a lucrative payout that elevates the event beyond prestige alone.
The French squad claimed victory in the previous edition held in Russia in 2018, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final to become champions and securing their second World Cup title since 1998 when they hosted the tournament.
Along with the honor of lifting the cup, the champions receive a substantial monetary prize, the largest ever awarded at a World Cup, mirroring the global excitement and sponsorship interest surrounding the tournament held in November and December.
Estimates show nearly 1,000 million dollars distributed among World Cup participants in Qatar 2022, with prizes totaling 436 million dollars. This represents a 29% increase from the 2018 event in Russia and will be allocated as follows:
- 2 million dollars for qualifying for the World Cup.
- 10 million dollars for advancing beyond the group stage.
- 12 million dollars for reaching the round of 16.
- 18 million dollars for securing a place in the quarterfinals.
- 25 million dollars for finishing fourth.
- 30 million dollars for finishing third.
- 40 million dollars for the runner-up.
- 50 million dollars for the champion.
It is noteworthy that the prize pool has grown alongside sponsorship earnings. For example, the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw the champion receive 38 million dollars, while the runner-up earned 28 million, the quarterfinals qualifiers 16 million, and 1.5 million for qualifying for the tournament. These figures reflect the expanding financial impact of the event and the broader commercial support it enjoys.
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- Germany 2014
- Spain 2010
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