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World Cup prediction markets hit $5.4 billion in bets so far
Prediction markets tied to the World Cup have surged to $5.4 billion in wagers just 11 days into the tournament, according to data compiled by Fortune.
23 Jun, 04:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
FIFA to distribute record $871 million to 2026 World Cup teams
FIFA will distribute a record $871 million to the 48 teams competing in the 2026 World Cup, marking a 15% increase from the $727 million payout in 2022.
21 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
Zohran Mamdani's World Cup jerseys resell at 2000 times original price
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released an exclusive run of 1,500 FIFA World Cup 2026 jerseys inspired by New York City earlier this week.
14 Jun, 08:08 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
Peruvian police arrest suspected drug dealer disguised as World Cup mascots
Peruvian police officers disguised themselves as 2026 FIFA World Cup mascots to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima on June 13, 2026.
14 Jun, 06:08 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
NYC mayor’s limited World Cup jersey sale sparks resale frenzy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a limited edition run of 1,500 World Cup jerseys inspired by the city, available only in person at the official CityStore starting 9 a.m. Friday.
13 Jun, 06:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
FIFA World Cup 2026 hydration breaks create $7-9 million ad revenue opportunity
Fox Corporation's Fox channel is leveraging hydration breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026 matches as new advertising slots, potentially generating $7-9 million in additional revenue.
12 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% amid global slowdown
The World Bank has raised India's economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026-27 to 6.6%, up from its earlier projection of 6.5% in January, accordin…
12 Jun, 12:08 am IST - FUNDINGFUNDING · 2 min
The economist who wrote the book on sports finance has a number for FIFA’s World Cup haul: $15 billion
FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticket prices have surged dramatically, with Category 1 tickets initially priced at about $600 in fall 2025 now generally selling for…
25 May, 10:09 pm IST - FUNDINGFUNDING · 2 min
Mamdani’s campaign for cheap World Cup tickets delivers 1,000 for city of 8 million
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that 1,000 World Cup tickets priced at $50 each will be made available to city residents for matches held at M…
22 May, 02:56 am IST