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FIFA billions in 2026 World Cup stoke wealth debate
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, set to be held in the United States and Canada, FIFA is projected to generate approximately $13 billion in revenue between 2023 and 2026. Of this, $8.9 billion is directly related to the tournament, representing a 72% increase compared to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The earnings mainly depend on television broadcasting rights ($4 billion), sponsorship contracts ($1.8 billion), and ticket sales and hospitality packages exceeding $3 billion. Although the majority of these revenues are used to develop football and support smaller federations, there is growing criticism regarding transparency and the allocation of funds for commercial growth, especially as ticket prices have surged significantly and the tournament has expanded to include 48 teams.
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