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FIFA makes all the money off the tournament. They're like the NCAA.

They make their money off sponsorships, TV rights, and tickets.

They want more games played so they can charge more for all 3 of those things.

(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

Posted: 06/13/2018 at 10:53AM

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