FIFA World Cup 2022 wrapped with a nail-biting finale in which Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup victory on penalties, 4-2, and confirmed a whopping $42 million in prize money, roughly equal to Rs. 344 crore.

• The victory is magnificent, especially for Lionel Messi, who was playing his last match in the jersey of Argentina.
• The winning team will take home a whopping $42 million.
• The prize money has evolved over the years, with Italy winning $2.2 million in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
• In the next edition of 1986, Argentina took home $2.8 million while West Germany took $3.5 million in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.