"Twenty-six additional U.S. stadiums were mentioned as suitable venues for a 48-nation tournament the bidders project would draw 4.5 million fans and generate about $4 billion in revenue, up from $570 million for 2023 in Australia and New Zealand and a projection of $1 billion for the 2027 tournament in Brazil. Levi's stadium in Santa Clara, a 2026 World Cup site, and Oracle Park in San Francisco were included as possibilities."
"Proposed ticket prices of $35 for the cheapest seats in the opening round to $120 to $600 for the final were listed in a ticket grid. FIFA has refused to release a grid for next year's men's tournament, saying only prices initially ranged from $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing. The bid book said premium seating would average 10%-20% of capacity at the majority of 2031 stadiums."
"The bid book also said other suitable cities are included beyond the specified 14 as part of the broader bid framework with the understanding that they will continue to be equally considered for the purposes of stadium selection. By proposing more than the required 20 sites, the joint bidders demonstrate a commitment to securing the best possible hosting conditions and ensuring the tournament represents the full diversity of our region on a global scale, the bid book stated."
FIFA released the bid books for the 2031 and 2035 women's tournaments, with a U.S.-Mexico-Costa-Rica-Jamaica joint bid for 2031 and a United Kingdom plan for 2035 as sole bidders. The joint 2031 bid lists 50 sites overall and proposes 14 U.S. venues among 20 possible stadiums, including several 2026 men's World Cup sites. The bidders project a 48-nation tournament drawing about 4.5 million fans and generating roughly $4 billion in revenue. The bid book lists proposed ticket prices ranging from $35 for opening-round seats to $120–$600 for the final and anticipates premium seating at 10%–20% capacity.
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