How Much Prize Money Did Spain and Argentina Get From FIFA's $871M Pool?

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How Much Prize Money Did Spain and Argentina Get From FIFA's $871M Pool?

Spain earned $50 million for winning the World Cup, while Argentina took $33 million as runner-up, but FIFA’s payout sheet showed the bigger picture. The governing body distributed $871 million in prize money across 42 teams and another $216 million for preparation and logistics, after revenue streams from TV rights, tickets and sponsorships reached billions overall.

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