Spain's victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has also become a financial triumph, with FIFA set to award €43.3 million to La Roja, the largest prize ever received by a World Cup winner.
After defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final in New York, Luis de la Fuente's side secured the biggest winner's bonus in the tournament's history.
Runners-up Argentina will receive €28.6 million, while England, who finished third, will earn €25.1 million. France, in fourth place, will take home €23.4 million.
Teams reaching the quarter-finals received between €15.6 million and €17.3 million, while those eliminated in the round of 16 earned between €10.4 million and €13 million.
Teams that reached the round of 32 collected between €9.5 million and €10.4 million, and even participation in the group stage guaranteed between €7.8 million and €8.7 million.
The 2026 World Cup therefore proved to be not only historic for Spain, but also the richest tournament in the competition's history.
