Messi’s Team Still Walks Away Rich | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak ended 1-0 to Spain in extra time, but the squad still walked away with $33 million for finishing second — a tidy payday split between players, staff, and Argentina’s football development. Spain, as champions, pocketed $50 million, while England ($29M) and France ($27M) took home hefty thirds and fourths. Quarterfinalists got $19M, round-of-16 teams $15M, and even qualifiers earned $1.5M just for showing up. FIFA’s next World Cup in 2026 is set to dish out a record $727 million — a 50% jump — making this year’s payouts just the warm-up. Listen in comfort:Get a…