How FIFA Picks World Cup Host Cities | Sports City (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA is expected to generate $10.9 billion from the World Cup, a significant increase from the previous tournament, while host cities do not benefit from ticket sales or sponsorships.

• FIFA is projected to earn $10.9 billion from the World Cup, a 56% increase from the last tournament.
• Host cities and stadiums do not receive revenue from ticket sales or sponsorships.
• Bloomberg's Randall Williams provides insight into the bidding process for World Cup host cities.