FIFA gets big bucks. Canada’s out $1-billion. How can we actually make money off soccer?
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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FIFA's lucrative agreements contrast sharply with Canada's substantial financial losses from hosting international tournaments. This analysis explores viable strategies for nations to capitalize on soccer events through diversified revenue streams and infrastructure development. Beyond traditional broadcasting and ticketing, sustainable economic models can leverage grassroots participation, tourism expansion, and long-term facility utilization across multiple regions to transform major sporting events into genuine financial opportunities.
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