# Infantino’s Profit-Driven World Cup

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-08T05:05:21+00:00
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## Resource

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino is selling the 2026 World Cup as the biggest, most profitable sporting event ever, touting $11 billion in revenue and claiming it’ll even curb crime — while quietly hiking ticket prices four to ten times higher than Qatar’s. He’s framing the price surge as “American culture,” ignoring growing concerns that expanding to 48 teams will water down the tournament’s drama and integrity. With a laser focus on profit since taking over Fifa, Infantino’s increasingly controversial alignment with politics has fans questioning whether the World Cup is becoming less about sport and more about cash. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/679d312c7065c58d

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