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FIFA expects record $15 billion in World Cup revenues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:18 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

FIFA expects record $15 billion in World Cup revenues

Summary

FIFA anticipates record revenue of $15 billion from the ongoing World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, significantly surpassing the initial projection of $11 billion. Key drivers include high ticket and hospitality sales, attributed to unregulated pricing on the secondary market, where FIFA collects a 15% fee from both sellers and buyers. This figure stands in stark contrast to the $5.769 billion earned during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which featured fewer teams and matches. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly updated member associations about these unexpected results ahead of the tournament's conclusion on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•FIFA expects $15 billion in revenue for the ongoing World Cup.
•Initial revenue projection was $11 billion.
•High ticket and hospitality sales are primary revenue drivers.
•FIFA collected a 15% fee on secondary market ticket sales.
•The World Cup's conclusion is scheduled for Sunday.

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8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Report: FIFA secures significantly higher WCup revenues than expected

What they're saying

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FIFA is reportedly anticipating record revenue of $15 billion for the World Cup which ends later on Sunday, far more than originally expected. The Guardian newspaper reported that world governing football body had originally anticipated revenue of $11 billion at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
— Yahoo Sports

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