Belgium's €10.5 million boost ahead of a tough round‑of‑16 clash

The Belgian football federation will receive at least €10.5 million in prize money after the Red Devils topped their World Cup group and secured a round‑of‑16 tie against Senegal, one of the tournament’s toughest opponents. The match is set for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA set aside €744 million for all participating nations. Each country receives a base participation fee of €8.8 million. Advancing to the round of 16 adds another €1.7 million to the prize pool. Consequently, the Belgian federation can count on a minimum of €10.5 million in earnings.

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A further progression to the quarter‑finals would raise the total to approximately €14 million. In addition, every participant is allocated €2.2 million to cover preparation expenses. The €2.2 million preparation grant arrives as the federation closed its fiscal year with modestly positive figures. Player bonuses were also agreed, with a world‑title reward described as a ‘hallucinant’ sum, though the immediate focus remains on the Senegal tie. The Red Devils will aim to convert their financial boost into on‑field success against Senegal. A deeper run would further increase the Belgian FA’s earnings.