FIFA has approved a plan, boosting payments to the 2002 World Cup finalists by 51 percent over 1998 World Cup payments. For the first time, a sliding scale has been implemented, increasing per-game payments as teams advance in the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the payments: First round (per game): $916,800. Second round: $977,920. Quarterfinals: $1,100,160. Semifinals: $1,224,400. Third-place game: $1,375,200. Final: $1,528,00.