Billions made by African nations at 2026 FIFA World Cup
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The expanded global tourney saw a total of 10 African teams competing in what was a historic high for the continent
Following record-breaking performances at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, African teams walked home smiling all the way to the bank after making billions from the global tourney.
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In total, African teams bagged USD135 million (approximately Ksh17.415 billion) from the ongoing World Cup, with USD1.5 million (approximately Ksh193.5 million) distributed to each of the nations before the tournament to help with preparations.
The remaining USD120 million (approximately Ksh15.48 billion) was then distributed according to the stage each team reached.
The expanded global tourney saw a total of 10 African teams competing in what was a historic high for the continent.
Africa was represented by Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Ghana, DR Congo and Tunisia.
Of the 10 teams, only Morocco made it to the quarter-finals, where they were ousted by two-time champions, France. Despite their elimination, the 10 teams made a fortune from the World Cup.
Having reached the quarter finals, Morocco were the biggest earners on the continent, banking USD19 million (approximately Ksh2.451 billion).
Egypt, who were eliminated by defending champions Argentina in a dramatic round of 16 clash on Tuesday, 7 July, got the second largest share, having scooped USD15 million (approximately Ksh1.935 billion).
Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, DR Congo, and South Africa, who all reached the round of 32, earned USD11 million (approximately Ksh1.42 billion each) for their troubles.
Tunisia, who were the only African side to be eliminated at the group stage level, earned themselves USD9 million (approximately Ksh1.16 billion), which is the least amount earned by a team at the World Cup.
African teams missed out on the significant windfall paid from the semi-finals onwards, where the fourth-placed team earns USD27 million (approximately Ksh3.48 billion), with USD29 million (approximately Ksh3.74 billion) paid to the team that finishes third.
Runners up will walk home with USD33 million (approximately Ksh4.26 billion) while winners will rake in a whopping USD50 million (approximately Ksh6.45 billion).