The FIFA World Cup is much more than the world's biggest football tournament—it's one of the biggest business events on the planet.In this video, we break down the economics of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from its projected $13 billion in revenue and $15 billion FIFA cycle earnings to $4.2 billion in broadcasting rights, $10.5 billion in corporate spending, and the record $50 million prize for the champions.We also explain how FIFA earns its money, where it spends billions, why brands invest so heavily around the tournament, and how expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches transformed football into an even bigger commercial powerhouse.Watch the numbers behind the beautiful game.

Hospitality and ticketing, especially through the steeply priced secondary market, are understood to account for a significant amount of the increase

The resale of tickets has contributed to an unexpected jump in income.

The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is expected to deliver a significant economic boost. The…

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…

The FIFA World Cup is much more than the world's biggest football tournament—it's one of the biggest business events on the planet.In this video, we break down the economics of…