United States Soccer has secured $16 million in prize money from FIFA after the men’s team reached the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, where they were defeated 4-1 by Belgium. According to the collective bargaining agreements established in 2022, 20% of World Cup winnings go to the federation, while the remaining 80% is split equally between the men’s and women’s teams.
This year, the 80% share amounts to $12.8 million, with each team receiving 40%, or $6.4 million. The prize money will be divided evenly among the 26 men and 26 women on each U.S. roster, with the women receiving payment being those named to the 2027 Women’s World Cup roster, contingent on the United States qualifying.
In the previous 2023 World Cup, the women’s team earned $1.87 million individually but took home nearly $6 million after splitting all winnings with the men’s team. The equal-pay agreement marks a significant change following years of dispute and legal action by the women’s squad over pay disparities.
All players on the respective World Cup rosters receive the prize money, with each player this year receiving approximately $246,153.85. The federation retains 20% of the total winnings.
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