General view as FIFA president Gianni Infantino gives a speech during the FIFA congress.
| Photo Credit: Reuters
Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15%.
The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see their preparation money rise from $1.5 million to $2.5 million. Qualification compensation goes from $9 million to $10 million, and contributions toward team delegation expenses and increased ticket allotments will go up more than $16 million.
Published – April 29, 2026 09:40 am IST
