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Lionel Messi not only captured that elusive World Cup title with Argentina defeating France in a thrilling final Sunday, but he and his teammates will receive a hefty financial prize for their win.
All World Cup participants receive prize money for making the tournament, but as each teams advances through the group stages and the knockout rounds, the more money each national federation nets. In total, FIFA will give out $440 million to 2022 participants.
This year, the World Cup winner was set to receive the most money of any previous champion.
Here’s how much money Argentina will get for winning the World Cup, and what to know about World Cup prize money:
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Argentina will receive $42 million for winning the international tournament, the most in World Cup history.
The players won’t be getting all of the money, but they are expected to get a good chunk of it.
