Fifa World Cup Prize 2022: Lionel Messi’s Argentina to get Rs. 344 Crore, here's what other teams got

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 and a significant sum of prize money after defeating France on penalties 4-2. Not only did Argentina win the most incredible prize money ever granted in World Cup history, but every side in the tournament received some amount, and this applies to all 32 teams.

Messi scored twice in the final, including a goal from Angel Di Maria, to help his team defeat the reigning champions by three goals. However, Kylian Mbappe's hattrick in the final meant that the match went to penalties.

Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup victory on penalties, 4-2, and confirmed a whopping $42 million in prize money, roughly equal to Rs. 344 crore.


While Messi and co. received the lion's share of the prize money, each participating team received a figure based on their position in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

As part of the tournament preparation fees, each of the 32 players earned $1.5 million.

The finalist France took home $30 million in prize money, equivalent to Rs 248 crore. Croatia took third place in the competition, defeating Morocco 2-1, and earning $27 million and $25 million, respectively.

Argentina wins with Rupees 344 Crore.

Rs 248 crore for the runner-up (France).

Third place: Rs 223 Crore(Croatia).

Morocco (fourth place): Rs 206 Crore

5th-8th place: Rs 140 Crore each (Netherlands, Brazil, Portugal, and England).

9th-16th place: Rs 114 Crore each (the United States, Australia, Poland, Senegal, Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Switzerland).

Group stage teams (Rs 74 crore each): Ecuador, Qatar, Iran, Wales, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Denmark, Germany, Costa Rica, Belgium, Canada, Cameroon, Serbia, Uruguay, and Ghana.

FAQ

How many times did Argentina win the World Cup?
Argentina has won the world cup three times.

When was the last time Argentina won the World Cup?
1986 was the last time Argentina won the World Cup.