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Guess How Much Money Germany Got For Beating Argentina

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Sunday night's 1-0 win over Messi's Argentina didn't just make Germany Four times champion but also boosted their Football Association with an incredible amount of cash.

This World cup is the most expensive World Cup in history and came with largest prize money in FIFA's history.

In South Africa 2010, Spain took home the prize money of $30 million after Iniesta extra time strike gave them a 1-0 win over Netherlands.

Germany have been given $35 million for lifting the prestigious title and also get to have bragging rights.

Meanwhile losers Argentina will also be given $25 million for their sorrows as the runner-up money is up from $24 million in 2010.

Third place winners Netherlands take home $20 million after beating Brazil 3-0, Brazil takes home $18 million for fourth place.


Here is a full list of how FIFA distributed the prize money:

Group Stage (16 eliminated teams): $8 million each

Round of 16 (eight losers): $9 million each

Quarterfinals (four losers): $14 million each

Fourth place: $18 million

Third place: $20 million

Runner-up: $24 million

Winner: $35 million

This means the Super Eagles brought Nigeria a whooping $9 million and were paid $3 million for their troubles.

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