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- Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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The Guardian Business
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Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations
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Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel rise Gianni Infantino will feel this shores up his position Fifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s World Cup, significantly exceeding the targets set before the tournament. Fifa’s member associations were informed of the boost in income by Gianni Infantino on Saturday. Originally the governing body had projected $11bn in earnings. Sources have indicated that hospitality and ticketing , especially through the steeply priced secondary market, account for a significant amount of the increase. Fifa takes 15% from the buyer and another 15% from the seller on the secondary market. Continue reading...
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