This is how much tax Spain could pay on its $50 million FIFA World Cup prize

This is how much tax Spain could pay on its $50 million FIFA World Cup prize outlines potential US tax costs tied to Spain’s World Cup earnings. Spain’s $50 million prize money may face a federal tax rate of up to 30% in the United States, though the final figure could be reduced by the tax treaty between Spain and the US. US rules generally make income earned by athletes or from activities in the country taxable, and only 18 of the 48 qualified nations have tax treaties with the US. The article notes that these agreements typically exempt national football associations and official delegations from US federal tax on tournament earnings, but not players’ personal income. It also highlights state taxes as an added variable: California’s top rate is 13.3%, New Jersey’s is 10.75%, and Florida has no state income tax. It cites Oriana Morrison, saying uneven treaty coverage can burden smaller football nations more heavily.