International Football · Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Algeria: FIFA awards prize despite elimination
Eliminated in the round of 16 by Switzerland, Algeria receives a FIFA payment combining performance bonus and preparation allowance.
By Editorial team
Algeria leaves the 2026 World Cup after its elimination against Switzerland in the round of 16, but does not return empty-handed. FIFA pays the Algerian Football Federation a payment combining performance bonus and preparation allowance. This payment rewards the national team's participation in the qualifying phases of the North American tournament.