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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate between $11 billion and $13 billion in revenue.
Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match at MetLife Stadium are reportedly selling for $15,000 to $20,000 per ticket.
Host city agreements for the 2026 World Cup require cities to cover all costs for security, transportation, and sanitation, with no revenue sharing from FIFA.
The Trump administration made $625 million in federal funds available to U.S. cities to help cover the costs of hosting 2026 World Cup games.
Independent economic studies have universally concluded that hosting the FIFA World Cup does not provide a significant economic benefit to the local economy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32-team format.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will consist of 104 matches, an increase from approximately 60 in previous tournaments.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first in the organization's history to be spread across three host countries: Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Vanessa Perdomo believes FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup was an opportunistic move primarily driven by the desire to increase revenue.
The previous FIFA World Cup generated approximately $5 billion to $6 billion in revenue.
An investigation has been launched by U.S. policymakers into FIFA's ticket pricing practices for the 2026 World Cup.
The estimated cost for each of the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup is between $100 million and $200 million.