Link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7231941/2026/04/26/fifa-to-increase-prize-money-and-fees-for-48-world-cup-nations/

The world governing body and World Cup organiser has confirmed that it is in talks with national associations over improved funding.

The development funding is the only good part of the men's World Cup:

A FIFA spokesperson told The Athletic: “Ahead of a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on 28 April 2026, FIFA can confirm it is in discussions with associations around the world to increase available revenues.

“This includes a proposed increase of financial contributions to all qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and of development funding available to all 211 member associations.

“The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football community and FIFA is proud to be in its strongest ever financial position to benefit the global game through its FIFA Forward programme.

“Subject to discussions, further details will be provided in due course.”