The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-04-30 17:00 UTC+10:00
Section: World Cup 2026
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Mexico, Financial Markets, World News
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The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 competing countries say they are struggling to make ends meet
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