World Cup Fact: $35 Million Dollar Payout for the Winner by FIFA
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One of the most interesting World Cup facts is how much money FIFA pays the tournament’s participants.
In addition to bragging rights, the winner of the World Cup takes home a staggering $35 million dollars. In a small attempt to offset their disappointment, FIFA awards the runner-up $25 million. I assume each and every team who placed second would trade the money for the title.
The top placing teams of most tournaments receive some sort of compensation. What’s incredible about the World Cup is that every team who participates takes home a multi-million dollar check. In fact, just competing in group play secures your team $8 million dollars.
FIFA’s generous disbursements make a little more sense when you consider how much they rake in. For the 2014 World Cup, they’re projected to make around $4 billion dollars. Not bad for a month long tournament.
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