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USMNT earns $16 million prize money after World Cup Round of 16 exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:17 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

USMNT earns $16 million prize money after World Cup Round of 16 exit

Summary

After exiting in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT secured $16 million in prize money from FIFA. The financial gains from hosting the competition are significant, with a projected boost to the U.S. economy exceeding $17 billion. Thanks to a collective bargaining agreement, this prize money will be evenly split between the men's and women's national teams. Each player from both teams will receive $246,153.85. The distribution model will also be applied to the 2027 Women's World Cup, contingent upon the women's team qualifying for the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16.
•Hosting the World Cup expected to boost economy by over $17 billion.
•Prize money split results in $6.4 million for each team.
•Each player receives $246,153.85 from the prize money.
•Women's team must qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup to receive similar split.

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9:17 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT World Cup prize money revealed as U.S. Soccer to split it with the women team

What they're saying

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After crashing out in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, we can now see the breakdown of how much the USMNT earned at the tournament. Hosting the World Cup brings a massive financial windfall to America in itself, boosting the economy by over $17 billion.
— Yahoo Sports

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