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2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by US, Canada, and Mexico
The 48-team tournament, built on the commercial legacy of 1994, is projected to generate record-breaking sponsorship and broadcasting income.
1994 World Cup kicks off in the United States
US corporate giants McDonald's, Mastercard, and GM launch extensive advertising and sponsorship campaigns, revolutionizing FIFA's revenue approach.
1990 World Cup in Italy posts broadcast losses
The tournament's commercial limitations were evident as broadcasters failed to turn a profit, signaling the need for a new sponsorship model.
The 1994 World Cup's embrace of US sponsorship catapulted FIFA's finances and created long-term value for early backers McDonald's, Mastercard, and GM. Their early bet on global football highlights how sports commercialization became a lucrative asset.
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