Brila FM· 1h ago· 1 min read
When Spain captain Rodri lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy into the New Jersey sky, the celebrations marked more than the crowning of a new world champion.
Behind the confetti, fireworks and emotional celebrations lay another staggering victory; one measured not in goals, but in billions of dollars.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup did not simply rewrite football history on the pitch. It shattered every financial record the sport had ever known.
From unprecedented television deals and sold-out stadiums to soaring ticket prices and an expanded 48-team format, FIFA walked away from the biggest tournament in football history with a staggering $9 billion in revenue.
It was a World Cup where history wasn't only made by players, it was also made in the balance sheets.
The Biggest World Cup Ever Became the Richest The 2026 edition rewrote football's financial playbook.
For the first time, 48…
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