Morocco have emerged as the highest-earning African nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking home an impressive $31.5 million following another remarkable campaign on the global stage.
The Atlas Lions finished well ahead of the continent’s other representatives, with Egypt ranking second after earning $17.5 million for their performance.
Seven African nations, including Ghana’s Black Stars, each received $13.5 million after reaching the knockout stage of the tournament. They are Senegal, Algeria, DR Congo, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Ghana.
Tunisia, who exited the competition in the group stage, earned $10.5 million.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money Earned by African Nations
- 🇲🇦 Morocco — $31.5 million
- 🇪🇬 Egypt — $17.5 million
- 🇸🇳 Senegal — $13.5 million
- 🇩🇿 Algeria — $13.5 million
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo — $13.5 million
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde — $13.5 million
- 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast — $13.5 million
- 🇿🇦 South Africa — $13.5 million
- 🇬🇭 Ghana — $13.5 million
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia — $10.5 million
For Ghana, the $13.5 million reward comes after the Black Stars progressed from the group stage before their World Cup journey ended with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.
The prize money offers a significant financial boost to the participating African football associations, providing resources to strengthen football development, youth programmes, infrastructure and preparations for future international competitions.
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