Economics

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?

This World Cup has surpassed all previous tournaments in scale. With more participating nations and a greater number of matches, it has captured more attention and created additional avenues for financial gain. As football's

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