FIFA Set to Announce Record-Breaking World Cup Revenue
FIFA has informed member associations that this summer's World Cup has generated a record revenue, exceeding initial expectations. The governing body had anticipated $11 billion in revenue, but the actual figure is around $15 billion, an all-time high for a World Cup.
Expensive ticket resales have contributed to the surprise jump, with FIFA taking a 15% fee from both sellers and buyers on the secondary market. The World Cup final is expected to be the most expensive event in sports history in the United States, with tickets reaching up to $2.3 million on the official resale platform.
The significant revenue is likely to benefit FIFA's member associations, with a substantial share of the income expected to be distributed globally. This investment could boost support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has announced his intention to run for a fourth term in 2027. Infantino has already received backing from over 200 member associations, with the influx of revenue likely to strengthen his support among member associations worldwide.
Expensive ticket resales have contributed to the surprise jump, with FIFA taking a 15% fee from both sellers and buyers on the secondary market. The World Cup final is expected to be the most expensive event in sports history in the United States, with tickets reaching up to $2.3 million on the official resale platform.
The significant revenue is likely to benefit FIFA's member associations, with a substantial share of the income expected to be distributed globally. This investment could boost support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has announced his intention to run for a fourth term in 2027. Infantino has already received backing from over 200 member associations, with the influx of revenue likely to strengthen his support among member associations worldwide.
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