Africa’s representatives shared more than $153 million in prize money at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Morocco emerging as the continent’s biggest financial beneficiary after another historic run to the quarter-finals.
The expanded 48-team tournament proved both a sporting and financial success for African football, with nine nations progressing to the Round of 32 and two reaching the quarter-finals, resulting in record earnings for the continent.
Morocco lead Africa’s earnings
Morocco collected $31.5 million, the highest amount among African nations, after reaching the quarter-finals and building on the momentum of their historic semi-final appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Egypt also enjoyed a rewarding campaign, earning $17.5 million after reaching the quarter-finals before suffering a dramatic defeat to Argentina.
Seven nations receive $13.5 million
A further seven African countries each secured $13.5 million after progressing to the Round of 32.
They include Senegal, Algeria, DR Congo, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Ghana, all of whom advanced beyond the group stage before exiting in the opening knockout round.
Ghana’s qualification for the Round of 32 marked a return to the knockout stages after failing to progress from the group phase at the 2022 World Cup.
South Africa also impressed by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in history, while Cape Verde enjoyed a memorable debut World Cup campaign by advancing beyond the group stage for the first time.
Senegal and Algeria maintained their consistency on the global stage by once again progressing to the knockout phase, with DR Congo and Ivory Coast also securing places among the tournament’s final 32 teams.
Tunisia earn group-stage reward
Tunisia were the only African nation eliminated during the group stage but still received $10.5 million in prize money for their participation.
The increased financial rewards reflect FIFA’s expanded World Cup format, which raised both the number of participating teams and the overall prize fund.
The additional income is expected to support football development, infrastructure improvements, youth programmes and future national team preparations across Africa.
African teams’ 2026 FIFA World Cup prize money
| Team | Prize money | Tournament finish |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Moroccan Football Federation (Morocco) | $31.5 million | Quarter-finals |
| Egyptian Football Association (Egypt) | $17.5 million | Quarter-finals |
| Senegalese Football Federation (Senegal) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| Algerian Football Federation (Algeria) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| Congolese Association Football Federation (DR Congo) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| Cape Verdean Football Federation (Cape Verde) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| Ivorian Football Federation (Ivory Coast) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| South African Football Association (South Africa) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| Ghana Football Association (Ghana) | $13.5 million | Round of 32 |
| Tunisian Football Federation (Tunisia) | $10.5 million | Group stage |
