Canada will leave the World Cup with US$10.5 million from FIFA for its participation at the men’s soccer showcase.
The 41st-ranked Canadians, who opened the tournament with a 1-0 loss to No. 2 Belgium, were eliminated from advancing to the knockout round after a 4-1 loss to Croatia in Sunday. Canada will go home after facing No. 22 Morocco on Thursday to complete Group F play.
Total prize money at the 32-country tournament in Qatar is US$440 million with the teams failing to advance out of the group stage like Canada—those finishing 17th through 32nd—each receiving US$9 million.
In addition, all 32 entrants were given US$1.5 million ahead of the tournament to cover preparation costs….