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Fifa's World Cup billions: revenue success, but at what cost
Original: Billions in revenue proves Fifa right on the World Cup – but only on things it cares about https://www. theguardian.com/
A Guardian analysis argues that Fifa's record billions in World Cup revenue vindicate its decisions only on the metrics the organisation itself prioritises. The piece suggests that while the expanded 2026 tournament looks like a commercial triumph, questions remain over what has been sacrificed elsewhere, from fans' experience to broader football interests.
Why now: Fresh Guardian commentary ahead of the 2026 World Cup is prompting debate over whether Fifa's commercial success justifies its choices
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- Billions in revenue proves Fifa right on the World Cup – but only on things it cares about https://www. theguardian.com/football/2026/ nov/04/fifa-world-cup-billions-revenue # Fifa # FootballPolitics # Football # WorldCup2026 # WorldCup # Sport · theguardian_us_news@halo.nu · 1
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