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World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what

FIFA's upcoming World Cup is set to be the most lucrative on-record, with a 'record breaking' prize pool on offer, as FIFA shrugs off other controversies.

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World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets whatFIFA's upcoming World Cup is set to be the most lucrative on-record, with a 'record breaking' prize pool on offer, as FIFA shrugs off other controversies.
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