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The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
BBC Business Thursday 16 July 2026, 23:16 UTC 1 min read
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Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?
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