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Important update on 1476AMFIFA news: $1 billion prizemoney "not enough"
SEN • April 27th, 2026 1:39 pm
World Cup 2026 Weekly news. We will bring you the latest from around the world as we countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Prizemoney to be increased:
Amid a wealth of political turmoil, fan frustration at rising costs and the possibility of nations boycotting, FIFA’s PR department has been in damage control mode for quite sometime.
Now, they governing body has been forced to agree (in principle) to increase the World Cup prizemoney pool which already stands at a staggering $1 billion (AUD).
According to reports in the Guardian, FIFA has acknowledged concerns raised by a number of nations set to compete at this year’s tournament given the rising costs of travel, accommodation and operations.
In December, FIFA announced a billion-dollar prize pool which meant each of the 48 nations competing would pocket around $14.5m (AUD) and the winners in excess of $69m AUD.
“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,” a FIFA spokesperson said in a statement.
“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.”
SALAH IN DOUBT?
Injury during Liverpool’s home clash against Crystal palace over the weekend may have brought a premature end of Mo Salah’s time with the Reds but Egypt fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
The forward, who will depart Anfield at the end of the season after a tumultuous period, injured his hamstring an hour into the 3-1 victory.
With only four matches left this season, it could mark the final time he plays for Liverpool
“He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment,” Egypt’s national team director Ibrahim Hassan said.
“He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment,” Egypt’s national team director Ibrahim Hassan said.
Egypt are drawn in Group G for the World Cup alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.
DUTCH CHAMPION OUT OF WORLD CUP
Xavi Simons has ruptured his ACL and is out of the World Cup.
The Dutch international sustained the injury in Tottenham’s ugly relegation fight clash with Wigan at the weekend.
“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way,” he said on social media. “My season has come to an abrupt end and I’m just trying to process it.
“Honestly, I’m heartbroken. None of it makes sense. All I’ve wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me, along with the World Cup.”
