FIFA reveals World Cup prize money will be paid directly to players account not their government account

FIFA has stated that the prize money for the 2023 World Cup would be given directly to the participants, with no involvement from an external entity.

The FIFA secretary-general, Fatma Samoura, said in a social media video that the Super Falcons of Nigeria had unpaid allowance concerns as a result of the policy change.

Randy Waldrum, the head coach of the Falcons, said that several players are due "per diem and bonuses" from two years ago during the World Cup buildup.

The incident created a commotion and almost interfered with the Nigerian players' training.

Samoura did admit that "things have been tough" for the Falcons in the video, however.

FIFA will, for the first time, keep an eye on whether match incentives reach the players directly, she said.

This was spoken by the Secretary-General to the Nigerian players in the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane's locker room after their 0-0 draw with Ireland, which secured their participation in the round of 16.

“I know that things have been tough. We have to face the realities of Nigeria. It pains me a lot. It is because of you [the Super Falcons] that, for the first time, the prize money has been ring-fenced in the history of FIFA to ensure that it goes to you,” the FIFA secretary-general said.

Every player competing in the group stage of the World Cup will get $30,000, according to FIFA.

In the competition's second round, the match bonuses rise to $60,000.

The Falcons, who placed second in group B, have advanced to the round of 16. Each member of the team will get not less than $60,000 for the accomplishment.

On Monday, the second-round matchup between Nigeria and England is scheduled.