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2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Become the Richest Tournament in Football History
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the richest football tournament ever, driven by record sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, ticket sales and hospitality packages. With 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico, FIFA is projected to generate billions of dollars in revenue, while the event could contribute more than $40 billion to the global economy and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.