[월드컵] Korea, Round of 16 Dividend 17 Billion Jackpot… Players secure 100 million each

[스포티비뉴스=김건일 기자] The Korean men’s soccer team, which advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years since 2010, is also reaping a significant dividend.

According to FIFA, a total prize money of 440 million dollars (about 5.74 trillion won) is at stake for this World Cup in Qatar. FIFA said, “It has increased by 30% compared to the Russian competition in 2018.”

First, the 32 countries that advanced to the Qatar World Cup finals will receive 1.5 million dollars (about 1.9 billion won).

And they receive additional dividends according to their degrees.

The winner receives 42 million dollars (about 54.8 billion won), the second place receives 30 million dollars (about 39.1 billion won), the 3rd place receives 27 million of dollars (about 35.2 billion won), and the 4th place receives 25 million dollars (about 32.6 billion won). ) is accepted.

The eight countries that finish the tournament in the round of 16 will receive 13 million dollars (about 16.9 billion won).

The other four countries that reached the semi-finals but failed to advance to the semi-finals will receive 17 million dollars (about 22.1 billion won).

Finally, 9 million dollars (about 11.7 billion won) will be paid to the 16 countries eliminated in the group stage. This is known to be similar to the dividend received by Brazil, the winner of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.

Korea defeated Portugal 2-1 on the 3rd (Korea time) and advanced to the round of 16 after passing through the group stage in second place in Group H. In the quarter-finals, if they beat Brazil, who are first place in Group G, the dividend rises.

Dividends belong to the Korea Football Association.

Korea is paying 20 million won as a base prize for participation to 26 registered players. Players who advance to the round of 16 will receive 100 million won in prize money, and those who advance to the quarterfinals will receive 200 million won in prize money.

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