FIFA World Cup 2026 economic and structural details

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will commence on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and conclude with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York. The tournament will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Research from OpenEconomics, FIFA, and the World Trade Organization projects a global economic impact of $80.1 billion, driven by tourism, transport, and commercial services. FIFA anticipates total revenue of $11 billion, surpassing the $7.5 billion generated in Qatar in 2022 and the $5.357 billion from Russia in 2018. Participating nations represent 62% of the global GDP. Despite regional geopolitical concerns, the event is expected to set new financial records. The expansion to 48 teams is specifically noted as a primary factor in the growth of television broadcasting rights revenue.