The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by the United States, Canada, and… (фифа · доход · млрд)
The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, generated record revenues of $15 billion for FIFA, surpassing initial projections of $11 billion due to increased ticket sales, higher advertising costs, and expanded participation from 32 to 48 teams. The tournament concluded with a final match between Argentina and Spain on July 19.
Consensus
- FIFA's revenue from the 2026 World Cup reached $15 billion.
- The event was hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The tournament concluded on July 19 with a final match between Argentina and Spain.
- Revenue exceeded initial projections of $11 billion.
- The increase in revenue is attributed to the expansion of the tournament from 32 to 48 teams, higher ticket prices, and increased advertising costs.
- FIFA reported record stadium attendance and average fill rates of 99.7%.
Points of divergence
- FIFA receives a 15% commission from both buyer and seller on secondary ticket market transactions. — vedomosti
- Janni Infallino faced controversy after allegedly reversing the suspension of U.S. player Folarin Balogun under political pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump. — vedomosti
- FIFA's revenue of $15 billion is for the entire four-year cycle (2023–2026), not just the 2026 World Cup alone. — kommerant
- The financial success strengthens Infallino’s position after a controversial month in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- FIFA's revenues from the 2026 World Cup reached $15 billion — Интерфакс
- The Guardian: FIFA's revenue after the 2026 World Cup will reach a record $15 billion — Ведомости
- The amount of revenue FIFA earned during the World Cup has become known — Вести
- FIFA to earn record $15 billion for hosting the 2026 World Cup — Коммерсантъ