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The Ghana Football Association is set to receive $2.5 million from FIFA to prepare the Ghana national football team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the global football body significantly increased prize money for participating nations.
The new figure represents a $1 million increase from the $1.5 million previously allocated to teams as preparation support for the tournament.
In addition to the preparation funds, Ghana will also receive $10 million for qualifying for the competition, up from the $9 million awarded during the previous edition.
FIFA announced on Tuesday that total payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup will rise to almost $900 million, citing the commercial success and expanded scale of the upcoming tournament.
The decision was approved by the FIFA Council during a meeting in Vancouver ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress.
According to FIFA, the total prize and support package for all 48 participating member associations will rise to $871 million, representing a 15 percent increase in resources distributed to competing nations.
Each participating team will receive $2.5 million in preparation money, while qualification payments have also been increased to $10 million.
FIFA added that extra financial support would include subsidies for team delegation costs and enhanced ticketing allocations worth more than $16 million.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the organisation is in a strong financial position and remains committed to reinvesting its income into football development worldwide.
“FIFA is proud to be in its most solid financial position ever, enabling us to help all our Member Associations in an unprecedented way,” he said.
He added that the move is another example of FIFA reinvesting resources back into the game.
The 2026 World Cup will be historic as it marks the first time the men’s tournament will feature 48 teams instead of the traditional 32.
It will be hosted jointly by United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The expanded tournament format will include more matches, greater travel demands, and increased operational costs, which had raised concerns among some participating nations.
Several European football associations had reportedly expressed worries that teams might struggle financially unless they advanced deep into the competition.
For Ghana, the increased FIFA support provides a major financial boost as the Black Stars prepare for another appearance on the world stage.
The funds are expected to assist with logistics, training camps, player welfare, friendly matches, and other key preparations ahead of the tournament.
With the Black Stars aiming for a strong campaign, the financial package could play an important role in helping Ghana compete effectively at the biggest World Cup ever staged.
