FIFA raises World Cup prize money by 15%
國際足協將世界盃獎金提高 15%
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, FIFA has announced plans to boost prize money by 15%.
隨著2026年世界盃臨近，國際足總(FIFA)宣布計畫將獎金提高15%。
This decision comes as the tournament expands to a record 48 teams, with 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
這項決策正值該賽事擴大至史無前例的48支球隊，並將在美國、加拿大與墨西哥共舉辦104場比賽。
While FIFA maintains that this increase is part of its standard financial planning, it follows concerns from national football associations regarding high operational costs.
盡管FIFA堅稱此舉是其標準財務規畫的一部分，但此前各國足球協會曾擔憂運營成本過高。
With FIFA projecting over $11 billion in revenue for the 2023–2026 cycle, the organization is well-positioned to support these teams.
鑑於FIFA預計2023至2026年週期營收將超過110億美元，該組織亦有足夠能力支持這些球隊。
This move aims to balance the financial realities of hosting such a massive event, even as critics point to the high costs faced by traveling fans.
此舉旨在平衡主辦如此大型賽事帶來的財務現實，儘管輿論批評隨隊旅行的球迷所面臨的高額費用。
Ultimately, the adjustment reflects the unique challenges of the largest World Cup in history, where managing complex logistical costs is as crucial as the action on the pitch.
總結來說，此項調整反映了世界盃歷史上最大規模賽事的特有挑戰，在這裡，管理複雜的後勤成本與球場上的拚搏同等重要。
