Arab teams earned a combined $115 million from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Morocco receiving the biggest share after another strong run in the tournament.
A record eight Arab nations qualified for the expanded 48-team competition in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The figures, published by FIFA, include prize money based on each team’s results as well as participation payments.
Morocco received $21.5 million, followed by Egypt with $17.5 million and Algeria with $13.5 million.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Tunisia and Iraq each earned $12.5 million after going out in the group stage.
Morocco goes furthest
Morocco had the best tournament among the Arab teams, reaching the quarter-finals for the second World Cup in a row.
The Atlas Lions finished second in Group C with seven points after drawing 1-1 with Brazil, beating Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2.
A 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the Round of 32 ended with a 3-2 penalty shootout win for Morocco. A 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada then sent the team into the quarter-finals, where France won 2-0.
FIFA’s figures show Morocco earned $21.5 million in performance prize money. Total funding reached $31.5 million after participation and preparation payments were added.
Egypt earned $17.5 million after reaching the Round of 16.
The Pharaohs beat New Zealand 3-1 for the country’s first World Cup win. A 1-1 draw with Iran secured a place in the knockout stage before a 3-2 defeat to Argentina ended the campaign.
Algeria received $13.5 million after making it through the group stage.
The Desert Foxes recovered after opening the tournament against Argentina to qualify for the Round of 32, where they lost 2-0 to Switzerland.
Five teams exit in the group stage
Saudi Arabia earned $12.5 million after finishing third in Group H. The Green Falcons drew with Uruguay and also faced Spain and Cape Verde.
Qatar also received $12.5 million. The team picked up its first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland and also played Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B.
Jordan collected $12.5 million in the country’s first World Cup appearance. Jordan scored in all three group matches against Argentina, Austria and Algeria but did not qualify for the knockout stage.
Tunisia earned $12.5 million after playing the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden in Group F.
Iraq also received $12.5 million after returning to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years. Iraq faced France, Senegal and Norway in Group I but finished the tournament in the group stage.
