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World Cup 2026 Group Budgets: Spain Leads While Saudi Arabia Nears the Top

Group H of the 2026 World Cup features two former champions, a wealthy emerging nation and a debutant side. The Spanish federation has earmarked $403 million for the tournament, the highest among the groups.

Saudi Arabia’s federation is slated to spend nearly $400 million, putting it in close contention with Spain. Uruguay’s federation allocated around $35‑40 million after reaching the Copa América semifinals in 2024.

Cape Verde qualified for its first World Cup, relying on a diaspora of players and planning a $1. 4 million investment in the coming years.

These financial disparities are expected to influence both preparation and on‑field performance.

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