Argentina Gets Record US $42Mm For World Cup Win
Lionel Messi not only captured that elusive World Cup title with Argentina defeating France in a thrilling final Sunday, but he and his teammates will receive a hefty financial prize for their win.
21 Dec 2022 17:15
Argentine soccer fans celebrate their team’s World Cup victory over France in Buenos Aires on December 19, 2022. Photos: AP
Lionel Messi not only captured that elusive World Cup title with Argentina defeating France in a thrilling final Sunday, but he and his teammates will receive a hefty financial prize for their win.
All World Cup participants receive prize money for making the tournament, but as each teams advances through the group stages and the knockout rounds, the more money each national federation nets.
In total,FIFA will give out $440 million (FJ $972.1) to 2022 participants. This year, the World Cup winner was set to receive the most money of any previous champion.
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Source: USA Today
