FIFA’s 2026 World Cup revenue is widely estimated in the range of about $8.9 billion to $13 billion , depending on whether the source is referring to FIFA’s official budget or broader media estimates for tournament income.

Quick Scoop

The most concrete figure comes from FIFA’s revised 2023–2026 budget, which puts 2026 total revenue at USD 8,911 million.

At the same time, several recent reports describe the 2026 World Cup as potentially generating around $10.9 billion or even up to $13 billion in revenue, reflecting different assumptions about commercial rights, sponsorship, ticketing, and related tournament income.

How to read the numbers

  • $8.9 billion : FIFA’s own 2026 budget figure, the most official number available.
  • $10.9 billion+ : an external forecast for FIFA’s 2026 revenue, higher than the budgeted figure.
  • $13 billion : another widely cited estimate in media coverage, usually framed as the tournament’s total revenue potential.

Why estimates differ

Some outlets are talking about FIFA’s budgeted revenue , while others are discussing the World Cup’s full commercial upside across broadcast rights, sponsorships, hospitality, and ticket sales.

That is why the headline number can vary quite a bit without necessarily being contradictory.

Bottom line

If you want the safest single number, use about $8.9 billion from FIFA’s official 2026 revenue budget.

If you want the broader media estimate for how much the 2026 World Cup could generate, $10.9 billion to $13 billion is the range most often cited.