FIFA can earn more than five times as much at this year's World Cup as in Qatar

FIFA is expected to earn around $5 billion from ticket sales and hospitality services for the 2026 World Cup, significantly more than the previous tournament. Gianni Infantino announced that the recent World Cup generated $15 billion, exceeding expectations. The organization faced criticism for its ticket pricing strategy, which included dynamic pricing and a 30% cut on resold tickets. The initial ticket prices were the highest in World Cup history, with final match tickets starting at $4,185. In response to public outrage, FIFA introduced a limited number of $60 tickets for each match.