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How much is the prize money for FIFA World Cup 2022 winners?
A)
$33 million
B)
$37 million
C)
$42 million
D)
$50 million

Correct Answer :   $42 million

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 and a significant sum of prize money after defeating France on penalties 4-2.

* Not only did Argentina win the most incredible prize money ever granted in World Cup history, but every side in the tournament received some amount, and this applies to all 32 teams.
 
* Messi scored twice in the final, including a goal from Angel Di Maria, to help his team defeat the reigning champions by three goals. However, Kylian Mbappe's hattrick in the final meant that the match went to penalties.
 
* Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup victory on penalties, 4-2, and confirmed a whopping $42 million in prize money, roughly equal to Rs. 344 crore.
 
* While Messi and co. received the lion's share of the prize money, each participating team received a figure based on their position in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
 
* As part of the tournament preparation fees, each of the 32 players earned $1.5 million.
 
* The finalist France took home $30 million in prize money, equivalent to Rs 248 crore. Croatia took third place in the competition, defeating Morocco 2-1, and earning $27 million and $25 million, respectively.
 
 
World Cup 2022 prize money :  Position Prize money (USD)

* Winner : $42m
* Runner-up: $30m
* Third place: $27m
* Fourth place: $25m
* Quarter-final: $17m
* Last 16: $13m
* Group stage: $9m

Source : Economic Times

Published On : December 20, 2022
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