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Panama soccer squad rakes in FIFA millions for World Cup

Tuesday, November 7, 2017


The five matches played during the hexagonal phase of the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup brought in $2.4 million, according to the Panama Football Federation.

FIFA, the world’s most powerful sporting body will provide $1.5 million for the preparation of each of the 32 teams who will compete in Russia. Teams eliminated in the group stage will receive $8 million and the Tournament champion will win $38 million.

Source: Newsroom Panama