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FIFA had initially announced a prize fund of $727 million, already 50% higher than the amount distributed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Now, the prize pool is $871 million.
Updated : Jul 16, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 prize money: Winners to earn ₹4,909 crore as record ₹83,866 crore pot announced

FIFA has announced a record $871 million (around ₹83,866 crore) prize pool for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it the richest tournament in football history. The champions will earn $51 million (around ₹4,909 crore), while every participating team is guaranteed a minimum payout before the tournament begins.

Football has shifted from a community-based model to a global commercial enterprise, says BCG
Updated : Jul 16, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: How the business of football has undergone a dramatic transformation

The English Premier League's international television rights have expanded from around £500 million in 2010 to more than £2.2 billion annually, exceeding the value of its domestic broadcast deal.

FIFA World Cup final 2026 to be played on Monday
Updated : Jul 16, 2026

Where and how to watch the FIFA World Cup final live?

The much-anticipated Argentina-Spain final is available across platforms

Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal baby photo
Updated : Jul 16, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football's greatest full-circle moment? The baby in Messi's arms is now his final opponent

The heartwarming image was taken in December 2007 as part of an annual charity calendar organised by UNICEF, FC Barcelona and Spanish newspaper Diario Sport

Argentina reaches 2026 World Cup final after defeating England in 2-1 thriller
Updated : Jul 16, 2026

Argentina beat England 2-1 as Messi sets up late World Cup semifinal comeback

England had been on course for their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon gave them the lead in the 55th minute in front of 68,239 fans

World Cup 2026 Semifinal Spain Vs France
Updated : Jul 15, 2026

Spain beat France 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup final; Mbappe neutralised, Rodri masterful

The Spanish side's disciplined pressing and tactical precision denied France any real chances, setting up a final clash against either England or Argentina.

Mbappé, level with Lionel Messi on eight goals, and Spain's Lamine Yamal are among the key players to watch in the semifinal.
Updated : Jul 14, 2026

Spain vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal: Head-to-head record, predicted lineups, key players

Spain and France lock horns in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on July 14, with a place in the final against either England or Argentina at stake.

One condition that has been widely discussed during this year's World Cup is Haglund's syndrome. (Picture credit : WIRED)
Updated : Jul 14, 2026

You may have spotted this odd detail during the FIFA World Cup: Here's why some footballers play with the back of their boots cut off

For years, some professional footballers have modified their boots to reduce rubbing between the shoe and the back of the heel.

Forget the red carpet: FIFA World Cup arrivals have become luxury fashion’s new runway
Updated : Jul 11, 2026

From Haaland’s rare Hermès to Ronaldo’s Gucci: FIFA World Cup arrivals are nothing short of a fashion runway

At airports, on tarmacs and outside team hotels, some of football’s biggest stars are arriving with Hermès Birkins, Chanel totes, Louis Vuitton Keepalls and rare collector pieces worth thousands of pounds

top 5 footballers
Updated : Jul 11, 2026

From Gouramangi Singh to Sunil Chhetri: How India’s top footballers built their wealth in 2026?

The growing value of Indian football, stronger broadcast revenue and rising sponsorship interest have made the sport more financially rewarding for top players.

According to the Ipsos survey, Argentina tops the popularity charts with 35% support among urban Indian respondents. Brazil follows at 21%, while England commands 13% support.
Updated : Jul 10, 2026

Argentina remains India's favourite World Cup team; 94% of urban Indians following FIFA World Cup 2026: Report

Argentina remains the favourite Football World Cup team among urban Indians, while an overwhelming 94% are following the tournament in some form, according to an Ipsos survey. The findings also highlight the growing dominance of OTT platforms and the World Cup's emergence as a major opportunity for advertisers and brands.

Here's a look at some of the wealthiest players featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Updated : Jul 10, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: From Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi, here are the top 10 richest footballers

While club salaries remain a major contributor to their wealth, today's biggest football stars earn hundreds of millions of dollars through endorsements, business ventures, investments and personal brands.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Interest for the tournament is remarkably high
Updated : Jul 10, 2026

FIFA World Cup scores interest in India, but can ZEE5 win the subscription game?

With the tournament behind a paywall, Zee Entertainment appears to be betting on subscriptions even as advertisers remain cautious in a cricket-obsessed market.

Erling Haaland is one of the biggest stars in world football
Updated : Jul 9, 2026

From Manchester City goal machine to meme king: Why Erling Haaland is trending, check here

Born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, Haaland moved to Norway as a child and began his professional career with Bryne FK

Among all the quarter-final fixtures, Spain versus Belgium has witnessed one of the biggest price corrections.
Updated : Jul 8, 2026

From $2,950 to $1,200: Why FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final tickets suddenly became affordable

Among all the quarter-final fixtures, Spain versus Belgium has witnessed one of the biggest price corrections.

Merino's 91st-minute goal sends Spain past Portugal 1-0; Ronaldo's World Cup ends in heartbreak
Updated : Jul 7, 2026

Ronaldo's final World Cup: Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in 91st minute to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals

The Portuguese team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spain won the match with a goal by Mikel Merino in the last moments of the game

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last ahead of Portugal vs Spain clash
Updated : Jul 6, 2026

'I've given everything': Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Ronald's latest announcement ends all the speculation about his plans for the FIFA World Cup in 2030, which Portugal will co-host

80 goals, 129 caps, no World Cup: Neymar ends Brazil career in tears after Round of 16 exit
Updated : Jul 6, 2026

'I started here and I...': Neymar retires from international football after Brazil loses to Norway in World Cup

After a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, the 34-year-old walked away from international football having given more than most and received less than he deserved from the game's biggest stage

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever, known for his dribbling, vision and deadly left foot.
Updated : Jul 5, 2026

Football's hidden advantage: Why left-footed footballers are worth their weight in gold

Football is a sport built around angles. A left-footed defender on the left side of the pitch can receive, control and distribute the ball more naturally without having to shift body position. That seemingly tiny movement saves fractions of a second.

Messi vs Maradona: Both legends now have 8 FIFA World Cup assists, with Messi equalling Maradona's Argentina record.
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

Messi equals Maradona again: Argentina's greatest No.10s now level on World Cup assists

Lionel Messi added two more milestones to his legendary FIFA World Cup career after Argentina's 3-2 win over Cabo Verde, equalling Diego Maradona's record for most World Cup assists by an Argentine. The 39-year-old also became the first player to score in eight consecutive World Cup matches as Argentina progressed to the Round of 16.

Coaches prefer having naturally left-footed players on the left side of the pitch
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

FIFA 2026: Why are left-footed footballers so valuable? The science behind Messi's magic

Icons such as Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Bukayo Saka have demonstrated how a stronger left foot can become a major tactical weapon

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