Tier 1: £32m per team
Tier 2: £24m per team
Tier 3: £17m per team
Tier 4: £10m per team
Tier 5: £4m per team
All FIFA World Cup 2026 teams
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This expanded tournament is the largest World Cup in history, bringing together the best football nations from around the globe.
The most successful World Cup nations
Several countries have established themselves as football's most successful international teams through decades of World Cup competition. Brazil remains the most successful nation in tournament history, while Argentina, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and England have all enjoyed memorable World Cup campaigns.
From World Cup favourites to first-time qualifiers
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will bring together the most competitive field in tournament history. Established football powers with decades of World Cup success will compete alongside ambitious nations eager to make their mark on the global stage.