FIFA is set to announce record revenues of $15 billion from the 2026 World Cup, far surpassing earlier projections of $11 billion. The surge was driven largely by hospitality and ticketing, particularly on the secondary market, where FIFA collects a 15% commission from both buyers and sellers. Trophy lounge tickets for the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey were retailing at $34,500 per person. Television broadcasting rights alone generated roughly $4.3 billion.
The Paris-based FIFA Clearing House has distributed nearly $1 billion to clubs that trained players since its launch in November 2022, including $221 million tied to transfers of the 530 players called up for this year's tournament.
US President Donald Trump said the United States should host the 2038 World Cup, potentially without co-hosts Canada and Mexico. The US has also held talks with FIFA about staging the Club World Cup in 2029.