This was their response to concerns raised by several national associations that high travel, operational, and tax costs—especially in the U.S. this summer—would cause associations to lose money, even if their national team plays a successful tournament and reaches the final stages.
Last December, FIFA announced a record World Cup prize fund of $727 million (approximately £539 million), with each of the 48 participating teams receiving at least $10.5 million, while the winner would receive $50 million.
However, after discussions with numerous national football associations in recent weeks, those amounts will be further increased.
Additionally, development funds allocated to all 211 FIFA member associations will be increased compared to the projected $2.7 billion already planned for distribution over the next four-year cycle, reports The Guardian.
Each national association was set to receive a guaranteed payment of $5 million, while the six confederations were to receive $60 million each to help develop football in their regions—and these amounts will now rise.
"Ahead of the FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on April 28, 2026, FIFA can confirm that discussions are ongoing with associations around the world regarding an increase in available revenue," a FIFA spokesperson said.