Spain rose to the top of world soccer, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final, but this historic achievement comes with an unexpected financial “headache.”

FIFA rewarded the world champion with a record sum of $50 million, while runner-up Argentina received $33 million and third-place England received $29 million. However, according to Polymarket, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may claim a portion of Spain’s prize money.

JUST IN: IRS to take a cut of Spain’s $50 million World Cup prize through taxes on tournament income earned in the U.S.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) July 21, 2026

*photo source: AP