FIFA targets $13 billion World Cup revenue (opens in new tab)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on June 11 in Mexico City, with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca, launching the first 48-team edition across the United States, Mexico and Canada with 104 matches scheduled through the July 19 final in New Jersey. FIFA has projected record tournament revenue of about $13 billion, while a FIFA-World Trade Organization study projected a $17.2 billion boost to U.S. GDP and $40.9 billion to global GDP; the White House separately said last year the tourna...