The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is one of the biggest global economic events, generating a short-term boost in travel, tourism, and advertising. Every four years, airlines, hotels, and global brands position themselves to take advantage of millions of fans traveling, watching, and spending. The World Cup triggers a massive
Unlike most sports organizations that earn money every year from league competitions, FIFA operates on a four-year World Cup cycle. Most of its revenue comes from the men’s FIFA World Cup. FIFA’s revised budget projects $13 billion in revenue for the 2023-2026 cycle, with the 2026 World Cup expected to generate the largest share. The