All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasury
Fifa is negotiating a tax exemption for all 48 World Cup teams in the US after discussions with the treasury. While federal taxes may be waived, teams will still be responsible for state and city taxes. This development follows a 15% increase in tournament payments to help alleviate financial concerns for participating nations.
- ▪Fifa has secured a breakthrough for tax exemptions for World Cup qualifiers after negotiations with the US treasury.
- ▪National associations may apply for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
- ▪Canada and Mexico have already granted tax exemptions to national associations participating in their countries.
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A screen during the World Cup trophy tour in Vancouver, where this week Fifa agreed to increase tournament payments by 15%. Photograph: Darryl Dyck/APView image in fullscreenA screen during the World Cup trophy tour in Vancouver, where this week Fifa agreed to increase tournament payments by 15%. Photograph: Darryl Dyck/APWorld Cup 2026All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasuryTeams should now be exempt from US federal taxes Many will still have to pay US state and city taxExclusive by Matt Hughes in VancouverWed 29 Apr 2026 04.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 21.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury.After months…
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