Ghana guaranteed $10.5 million windfall at World Cup 2026 in Mexico, Canada and the US

Ghana is set to receive at least USD 10.5 million following its confirmed qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, after the FIFA Council approved a record-breaking funding package for the expanded 48-team tournament.

With the Black Stars already through to next year’s global showpiece, Ghana is guaranteed USD 9 million in participation prize money, alongside an additional USD 1.5 million allocated to cover team preparation costs.

This places Ghana among the beneficiaries of FIFA’s historic USD 727 million distribution plan - the largest financial payout in World Cup history and a 50 per cent increase on the funds shared at Qatar 2022.

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.