FIFA's Estimated Expenditure for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (US). This global football tournament will involve 48 national teams.

According to reports from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), the estimated expenditure for the 2026 World Cup reaches US$13.9 billion.

Of this figure, approximately 27% or US$3.76 billion is FIFA's expenditure. The largest expenditure is allocated for operations, which accounts for 30% of FIFA's total estimated spending.

Here's a breakdown of FIFA's estimated expenditure for the 2026 World Cup, quoted from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Socioeconomic Impact Analysis report (March 2025):

• Operations: US$1.12 billion
• Prizes & others: US$1.02 billion
• Team services: US$813 million
• Venues & competition: US$421 million
• Communications & marketing: US$302 million
• Administration & finance: US$86 million

FIFA explained that the operational expenditure includes event management, operational staff, temporary infrastructure, and logistics necessary to ensure the smooth running of the event.

The prizes and other segments include prize money, club benefit programs, legacy, and other additional costs.

Then, the expenditure for team services includes accommodation costs, transportation, technical support, logistics, and other needs for participating teams.