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FIFA raises World Cup payouts to nearly $900M amid red card crackdown

FIFA increased financial distributions for World Cup participants and announced measures aimed at curbing red card offenses.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT | WFMZZ

FIFA on Tuesday increased overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns about the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament. The announcement came as FIFA also unveiled a crackdown on red card offenses.