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16 July 2026Risk Management

Expanded World Cup could push FIFA’s event cancellation cover beyond $1bn

FIFA’s expanded 2026 World Cup, culminating in the final this Sunday, July 19, is expected to require more than $1 billion in event cancellation protection as operational complexity and geopolitical risks increase.

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