Tax dispute surrounding the 2026 World Cup: The US demands high taxes from participating teams
[44765] Tax dispute surrounding the 2026 World Cup: The US demands high taxes from participating teams
Reports indicate that the United States may impose heavy taxes on the prize money of soccer teams in the upcoming World Cup, a move that is sparking international criticism.
Tax dispute surrounding the 2026 World Cup: The US demands high taxes from participating teams
According to a report by آخرین خبر ورزشی, آخرین خبر, and خراسان آنلاین, storm clouds are casting a shadow over preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The British newspaper "The Guardian" reports that most non-European countries participating in the tournament are expected to be required to pay heavy taxes to the American administration on the prize money they receive from FIFA.
In a report published by آخرین خبر ورزشی, it is claimed that this is a step defined by the channel as "extortion" by the American administration against the soccer teams. As of 44 days before the opening of the tournament, it is claimed that FIFA has not yet managed to reach agreements with the US authorities regarding granting tax exemptions to the teams.
The report emphasizes that if a solution is not found, the US is expected to collect significant taxes from most of the 48 teams expected to participate in the tournament. These sources come from an Iranian media background, which is known for a critical line toward the foreign and economic policy of the United States.