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Actual and projected revenue and surpluses from FIFA World Cups, 2006 to 2026

Line chart of revenues and surpluses from FIFA World Cups, including 2026 projected figures.

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Note: Green shading denotes surplus, being tournament revenue less tournament expenditure, provided to FIFA from each World Cup. 2026 figures are estimates as FIFA has not disclosed forecast revenues specific to the tournament.

Source: FIFA annual reports