Minister for Sports and Recreation in Ghana, Hon. Kofi Adams has indicated that Ghana’s budget to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than the amount FIFA will grant Ghana for participating.
The football world governing body, FIFA after increasing prize money by 50%, agreed to award at least $10.5m to all participating member associations. In addition, each qualified team will receive $1.5m to cover preparation costs.
Speaking on Asempa FM, the Member of Parliament Hon. Kofi Adams explained that these monies carter for players per diem, bonuses, accommodation and other expenses excluding scout travels, extra officials spendings.
With the Minister, revealing Ghana’s projected expenditure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is lower than the participation fee allocated by FIFA to qualified nations.
According to him, $12.3 million is allocated for the team all the way through the tournament slated for this summer.
“FIFA gives every nation that qualifies for the World Cup $10.5 million, and teams that progress beyond the group stage receive more. However, our actual budget for the World Cup is less than that amount,” he said.
“We allocated for $12.3 m and that could even be reduced”.
Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, with the team set to compete in Group L against England, Croatia, and Panama.
As preparations continue, balancing financial discipline with competitive readiness remains a key focus for stakeholders.
The football world governing body, FIFA after increasing prize money by 50%, agreed to award at least $10.5m to all participating member associations. In addition, each qualified team will receive $1.5m to cover preparation costs.
Speaking on Asempa FM, the Member of Parliament Hon. Kofi Adams explained that these monies carter for players per diem, bonuses, accommodation and other expenses excluding scout travels, extra officials spendings.
With the Minister, revealing Ghana’s projected expenditure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is lower than the participation fee allocated by FIFA to qualified nations.
According to him, $12.3 million is allocated for the team all the way through the tournament slated for this summer.
“FIFA gives every nation that qualifies for the World Cup $10.5 million, and teams that progress beyond the group stage receive more. However, our actual budget for the World Cup is less than that amount,” he said.
“We allocated for $12.3 m and that could even be reduced”.
Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, with the team set to compete in Group L against England, Croatia, and Panama.
As preparations continue, balancing financial discipline with competitive readiness remains a key focus for stakeholders.
