Morocco collected a total of $31.5 million from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their quarter-final elimination by France on Wednesday. The Atlas Lions received $10 million as a base participation fee, $2.5 million in preparation funds, and $19 million for advancing to the last eight, according to Bleap.
France Ends Morocco's Historic Run Again
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals that sent France through, ending Morocco's run as the last African side in the tournament. As noted by CBS Sports, Les Bleus eliminated Morocco again, having also eliminated them in the semi-final during their historic run in Qatar in 2022 by the same 2-0 scoreline.
Breakdown of Morocco's Prize Money
Morocco's $31.5 million payout includes a $10 million participation fee for featuring at the tournament, a $2.5 million preparation grant awarded to competing nations ahead of the competition, and $19 million for reaching the quarter-final stage. This financial reward underscores the value of deep runs in the World Cup for African teams.
France Advances to Semi-Finals
France advanced to the semi-finals for the third consecutive World Cup and will face the winner of the second quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. The defending champions remain on course to retain their title, having won the tournament in 2018 and finishing as runners-up in 2022.
CAF Celebrates Morocco's Campaign
Following Morocco's elimination, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sent a message celebrating another historic campaign from the Atlas Lions, despite falling short of their record-breaking semi-final finish in Qatar in 2022. Morocco's performance as the sole African representative in the quarter-finals highlighted the continent's growing competitiveness in global football.
