World Cup winner Spain bag Sh6.5 billion
Spain hoisted a trophy, received championship rings for the first time, and gained a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history...
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Spain has won the Fifa World Cup 2026, securing a substantial prize and worldwide recognition.
- The winning nation received $51 million (Sh6.5 billion).
- Fifa expanded the prize money for the 2026 tournament, with a record $871 million (Sh112 billion) distributed to all 48 participating teams.
- All teams are guaranteed at least $12.5 million (Sh1.6 billion), covering qualification, group stage participation, and training expenses.
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World Cup winner Spain bag Sh6.5 billion - July 2026
Spain has won the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a substantial prize of Sh6.5 billion and worldwide recognition. The world champions celebrated with an open-top bus parade in Madrid, attended by an estimated two million jubilant fans. Following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, Spain has reclaimed the #1 spot in the latest FIFA rankings, supplanting Argentina. The expanded 48-team format across the United States, Canada, and Mexico shattered attendance and television viewership records. Meanwhile, Argentina faces criticism as a "World Cup villain" following the final, with accusations of dirty tactics, though many Argentines see their passion as misinterpreted pride.
