FIFA promises to increase World Cup prize money — can it offset rising costs?

Ticket prices aren’t the only thing rising for FIFA’s 2026 World Cup—the prize pool is too. FIFA is currently in talks to increase the total payout for all 48 teams. If approved, this could push the jackpot to USD 655 million for the winner. This would be a staggering 50 percent jump from previous tournaments. […] By Alaa Shamali