Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
The article reports that a US bid for the 2038 FIFA World Cup is being actively encouraged by FIFA, driven by record-breaking revenue from the 2026 tournament. Ticketing and hospitality sales in the US have surpassed $5 billion, exceeding TV rights income for the first time. FIFA's revenue projections for the current cycle rose from $11bn to $15bn, largely due to US demand. President Donald Trump publicly urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to bring the tournament back soon. FIFA is also seeking to recoup lost TV income after Fox Sports secured 2026 US rights for a bargain $485m without a bidding process. ESPN, NBC, and Netflix are expected to bid for future rights. No country has hosted twice in 12 years, but FIFA's rotation policy allows a North American bid for 2038 after the 2030 and 2034 tournaments.
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