FIFA is expected to announce around $15 billion in World Cup revenue, driven by hospitality, ticketing, sponsorships, and the expanded 48-team format.
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FIFA is expected to announce record World Cup revenue of about $15 billion from the 2026 tournament, according to reports. The figure would . The expanded 48-team event became not only a football tournament, but also a giant across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The biggest drivers appear to be broadcasting, sponsorship, , and ticketing. The Guardian reported that FIFA benefited from high-priced resale activity because it collects fees from buyers and sellers on its official . Some hospitality packages for the final in New Jersey reportedly reached more than $30,000 per person.
The revenue number sits beside another record: FIFA's to teams. Earlier this year, FIFA raised the for the 48 participating associations to $871 million. The champion was set to receive about $51 million, with every team guaranteed at least $12.5 million including preparation money.
FIFA says the commercial success allows it to more money across global football. That argument matters for smaller federations, which depend heavily on FIFA funding for youth programs, facilities, and national-team travel. In that sense, a richer World Cup can support football far beyond the stadiums that host the matches.
The scale also changes how future tournaments will be judged. FIFA can point to record attendance, global audiences, and a financial cycle stronger than any previous one. Host countries can point to tourism and local spending. Critics, however, can point to the same numbers and ask whether growth has become the main product.
But the also brought heavy criticism. Fans complained about expensive tickets, empty seats at some matches, and the feeling that the tournament had moved too far toward luxury buyers. England defender Marc Guehi called some ticket prices rubbish, while media reports highlighted final tickets and resale listings that were far beyond normal fan budgets.
The money story also landed during a difficult moment for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. European officials and the Council of Europe have questioned FIFA's , betting partnerships, and political influence around disciplinary decisions. Huge revenue may strengthen Infantino's support among member associations, but it also makes criticism of FIFA's priorities louder.
The 2026 World Cup showed the power and the risk of modern sports business. More teams, more matches, and more premium products can create record income. Supporters ask whether the tournament is still being built around fans, or around the next .
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