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FIFA’s water breaks could generate massive ad revenue at the 2026 World Cup
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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
A BBC report says FIFA’s World Cup water breaks could generate about $250 million for U.S. broadcasters and up to $1 billion worldwide from ads. The breaks, widely criticized by coaches, players, and fans, are expected to remain because they now bring major revenue.
- 01BBC says World Cup water breaks could produce huge ad revenue.
- 02U.S. broadcasters may earn about $250 million from the breaks.
- 03Global ad revenue could reach $1 billion during the tournament.
- 04Each three-minute break can fit about eight 30-second commercials.
- 05Critics say the breaks hurt momentum, but FIFA may use them to raise future rights fees.
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