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Kylian Mbappé donates World Cup earnings as France secures $27M prize money

France is guaranteed at least $27 million in prize money from the World Cup, even after their semi-final loss to Spain. Star player Kylian Mbappé, however, has pledged to donate his entire share of national team earnings since 2018 to charity, including his portion of this prize money. His donations support the IBKM Foundation, which focuses on educational and career opportunities for young people. AI

RANK_REASON Significant prize money awarded to a national team in a major sporting event, with a notable player's charitable actions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Kylian Mbappé donates World Cup earnings as France secures $27M prize money

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    France will walk away from the World Cup with at least $27 million—but Kylian Mbappé hasn’t kept a cent of his national team earnings since 2018

    Defeated France will still take home millions in prize money from the World Cup—and their star player Kylian Mbappé is set to give away his entire share.