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FIFAs golden goose and the billions behind the beautiful game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated record revenue, becoming football's biggest financial event. FIFA's revenue cycle reached fifteen billion dollars, nearly doubling previous earnings. Football development received the largest share of FIFA's substantial global spending. Corporate spending and fan expenditures significantly boosted the tournament's overall economic impact. The event also created hundreds of thousands of jobs worldwide.

20 Jul 2026 3:04 pm