At the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the US, Ghana promised to earn $10.5 million.
Following Ghana’s confirmed qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the FIFA Council agreed a record-breaking financial package for the expanded 48-team competition, and Ghana would get at least USD 10.5 million.
Ghana will get USD 9 million in participation prize money and an additional USD 1.5 million to cover team preparation expenses since the Black Stars have already advanced to the World Cup next year.
Ghana is now one of the recipients of FIFA’s record USD 727 million distribution plan, which is a 50% increase over the money distributed at Qatar 2022 and the biggest financial payout in World Cup history.
Ghana has been drawn into Group L, where they will face England, Croatia and Panama in what promises to be one of the most competitive groups of the tournament.
Beyond the sporting challenge, the financial rewards attached to participation and performance add another layer of significance to the Black Stars’ campaign.
The guaranteed USD 10.5 million provides the Ghana Football Association (GFA) with a major opportunity to strengthen national team logistics, enhance technical preparation and improve player welfare ahead of the tournament.
More importantly, the funds offer room for long-term investment, particularly in youth development, infrastructure and grassroots football – areas critical to sustaining Ghana’s competitiveness on the global stage.
Prize money will increase significantly with progression. Teams reaching the round of 16 will earn USD 15 million, while a quarter-final finish is worth USD 19 million, with the champions set to receive USD 50 million.
As Ghana prepares to return to the world’s biggest football stage, FIFA’s expanded financial commitment ensures that qualification delivers not only pride and visibility, but also substantial resources capable of shaping the future of Ghanaian football.
