U.S. men’s World Cup exit still means a $6 million payday for both the men’s and women’s teams

The U.S. men’s national team left the 2026 men’s World Cup with little more than bruised egos after Monday night’s 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. However, the consolation prize is not insignificant: a $15 million FIFA payday, and its impact will expand to the entire federation. A sizable share of that money is also headed to the U.S. women’s national team, not because stars including Trinity Rodman and Lindsey Heaps took part in the tournament as World Cup ball presenters, but because t

U.S. men’s World Cup exit still means a $6 million payday for both the men’s and women’s teams

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