England‘s players and coaching staff stand to share approximately £19m in bonuses should the Three Lions win the World Cup. The Football Association has agreed to distribute half of its projected £38m FIFA prize money to the victorious squad and backroom team.
The bonus scheme, negotiated with the players’ leadership group before the tournament began, would see the playing squad receive around £15m, manager Thomas Tuchel collect £3m, and the remaining backroom staff share roughly £1m. The exact amount paid to each player will depend on their time spent on the pitch, though equal distribution would amount to approximately £577,000 per squad member.
Lionesses influence landmark deal
The potential payout represents more than double the bonuses that were on offer during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Sources indicate the England Lionesses played a significant role in securing this improved arrangement following their public dispute with the FA ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
The governing body initially refused to offer the women’s team additional bonuses beyond FIFA’s individual prize money, which reached £200,000 for winners. That dispute was resolved after the tournament, which saw England lose to Spain in the final. The FA has subsequently increased potential payments to the men’s squad, who have also benefited from FIFA’s decision to raise the winners’ prize money to $50m, up from $32m four years ago.
Quarter-final windfall guaranteed
The FA is already guaranteed approximately $19m in prize money after England reached the quarter-finals. Around half of this sum will be distributed to players and staff irrespective of the outcome against Norway on Saturday.
Separately, the players continue to donate their £2,000 match appearance fees to charity through the England Footballers Foundation, raising millions for good causes throughout the tournament.