FIFA Revenue Surges Past $13BN in Record‑Breaking 2026 World Cup Cycle

How FIFA turned the football World Cup into a $15 billion money machine

FIFA used the expanded World Cup, higher ticket prices and new sales channels to drive record revenue. The tournament showed how nearly every part of football's biggest event is now being monetised.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup proved that drama sells — no matter the source of the subplot

As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, organizers witness record viewership during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it all adds up to money — and new precedents set.

Governance, guidelines and game integrity: Did the 2026 FIFA World Cup uphold all three?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now over. Aside from the action and drama on the pitch, it is how FIFA performed off it which will dictate its lasting legacy.   Money talks Projections for this year's tournament placed total revenue at an eye-watering figure of AUD 16 billion (USD 11 billion); in the end, the number reached AUD 21 billion (USD 15 billion). The newly-introduced hydration breaks - much bemoaned by fans accustomed to a more traditional …

Gianni Infantino faces major decision as 2026 World Cup’s unprecedented revenue gives FIFA one huge reason to consider another expansion

While the tournament broke records both on and off the pitch, its extraordinary commercial success has created fresh debate over whether the competition should continue growing beyond its current format. The 2026 World Cup has left Gianni Infantino with a decision that could shape the future of international soccer for decades. While the tournament broke records both on and off the pitch, its extraordinary commercial success has created fresh de…

Visa Insights: Live Screening Spending Increased 76% Ahead of South Africa's Round of 32 Match at FIFA World Cup 2026 - SME Tech Guru

By Sandy Samaan, Head of Visa Consulting and Analytics, Sub-Saharan Africa Visa, the Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™, released data highlighting spending patterns in South Africa during the tournament. Analysis by Visa Consulting & Analytics shows increased spending on Visa consumer cards across live screening, dining, streaming services and sports merchandise categories throughout the Group Stage and Round of 32 matc…