01.04.2026 10:48
The national team will earn a guaranteed income of 10.5 million dollars by participating in the World Cup, and will have the opportunity to multiply this amount based on its success in the tournament.
The Turkish National Football Team secured their right to participate in the World Cup after 24 years by defeating Kosovo 1-0 away with a goal from Kerem Aktürkoğlu. This historic success of the crescent-starred team not only brought sports achievements but also significant economic gains.
10.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN REVENUE
Turkey, which qualified for the World Cup, received 10.5 million dollars as "appearance money" from FIFA. The prize amount that the national team will earn will increase further if they progress in the tournament.
727 MILLION DOLLAR PRIZE POOL FROM FIFA
FIFA, which set the total prize pool for the 2026 World Cup at 727 million dollars, increased it by 50% compared to the previous tournament. The team that becomes champion in the tournament will earn 50 million dollars.
PRIZES INCREASING GRADUALLY
The prizes to be awarded to the teams that rank in the tournament are as follows: Champion 50 million dollars, second 33 million dollars, third 29 million dollars, fourth 27 million dollars. Teams that reach the quarter-finals will earn 19 million dollars, and those who make it to the last 16 will receive 15 million dollars. Teams eliminated in the group stage will earn at least 9 million dollars.
SUCCESS AFTER 24 YEARS
The National Team ended a long-standing drought after achieving third place in the 2002 World Cup, regaining the right to participate in the grand organization. With this success, Turkey will be on the World Cup stage for the third time in its history.
GROUP AND MATCH SCHEDULE CLARIFIED
The national team will compete in Group D of the 2026 World Cup. Turkey will face Australia on June 14 at 07:00, Paraguay on June 20 at 07:00, and the USA on June 26 at 05:00.