FIFA targets $11 billion revenue through US-led 2026 World Cup

FIFA targets $11 billion revenue through US-led 2026 World Cup

FIFA expects to earn $11 billion in the 2026 World Cup cycle with a 48-team men’s tournament in North America set to deliver a big increase in revenue amid ongoing uncertainty about the exact match schedule. The four-year budget, which was presented Friday to the FIFA Council, foresees an almost 50% increase in income mainly … Read more

FIFA World Cup Run Temporarily Masks Argentina’s Inflation Misery

FIFA World Cup Run Temporarily Masks Argentina's Inflation Misery

Argentina’s economy may be sinking but the entire country is buoyant, basking in the elation of its football team, led by iconic captain Lionel Messi, reaching the World Cup final. The dream of landing Argentina’s third world title, 36 years after the last one, seems — at least for now — to have let Argentines … Read more