The Black Stars of Ghana have secured a minimum of $13.5 million in FIFA prize money after booking a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
The four-time African champions advanced to the knockout phase after finishing third in Group L with four points from three matches, ensuring their continued participation in the expanded tournament.
FIFA has committed a record $871 million in total team payments for the competition, including $655 million in performance-based prize money, $120 million in preparation grants, and additional operational support.
Each participating nation receives $2.5 million as preparation funding. Teams eliminated at the group stage take home $10 million in performance payments, bringing their minimum total earnings to $12.5 million.
By reaching the Round of 32, Ghana’s guaranteed earnings rise to at least $13.5 million, combining the preparation grant with $11 million awarded for reaching the first knockout round.
Prize money continues to increase significantly in later stages, with $15 million awarded for reaching the Round of 16, $19 million for the quarterfinals, $27 million for fourth place, $29 million for third place, $33 million for runners-up, and $50 million for the champions.
These figures do not include separate preparation allocations.
On the pitch, Ghana will face Colombia in the Round of 32 on Saturday, July 4, at the Kansas City Stadium.
The 2026 tournament is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and a Round of 32 stage, introducing an additional knockout round and a revised prize structure for advancing nations.
