Posted by admin on 2026-04-06 03:38:33 |
FIFA decision could cost Ghana and 30 world cup teams big money loss ahead of 2026 tournament
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be filled with excitement and financial reward. But a recent decision by FIFA is threatening to reduce earnings for about 30 qualified teams—including Ghana.
Instead of enjoying tax-free income as in previous tournaments, many countries may now face significant tax deductions on their World Cup earnings, especially for matches played in the United States.
Typically, World Cup host nations grant tax exemptions to ensure teams keep their full prize money. However, this time, FIFA has not secured a complete tax exemption agreement with the United States.
This means:
For many teams, this could lead to millions of dollars in unexpected losses.
The Ghana national football team is among the nations likely to feel the impact.
Ghana is expected to earn at least:
However, without favorable tax agreements, a significant portion of this income could be lost to taxes.
