European nations forecast World Cup losses despite $112 million prize fund increase

European nations expect losses at the World Cup despite Fifa raising the prize fund by $112 million this week. High travel and accommodation costs will exceed Fifa payouts for leading countries like England, France and Germany. All 48 teams receive a $12.5 million minimum, but Uefa's push for merit-based distribution was rejected in favor of equal subsidies.

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