Hospitality and ticket sales are driving the increase in revenue; however, benefits for affiliated federations still need to be defined. Infantino informed the affiliated leagues about the increase in revenue on Saturday, as reported by The Guardian. The initial prediction was at $11 billion of dollars.

A significant portion of the profit margin is attributed to hospitality services and ticket sales. Secondary market sales also played a key role, which were offered even at high prices. However, The Guardian did not provide detailed breakdowns of revenues nor specified how each channel contributed to the total expected amount of $15 billion.

The model applied by Fifa to the sale price predicts 15% commission from both buyer and seller sides. So, Fifa incurs commissions from both parties involved in transactions. Structure of commissions helps understand economic relevance of secondary markets, but source didn't indicate number of operations or value aggregated.

Now Fifa opens dossier on larger resources available. According to The Guardian, national federation may receive part of the profits derived from increased revenue of World Cup. Details weren't finalized: remaining to define distribution of additional funds, criteria for allocation and respective timelines.

Financial question intertwines with internal politics within Fifa. The Guardian believes result could strengthen Infantino after controversial month in three hosting countries. Possible increase in funding destined associations affiliate might reduce some federations' willingness to publicly express dissent, according to reconstruction of British daily newspaper.

One tension revolves around Folarin Balogun, US attacking midfielder expelled against Paraguay in quarterfinals. Subsequent red card suspension has sparked accusations that Fifa caved under pressure of Donald Trump. Fifa rejected this reading, stating decision was autonomously made by its disciplinary committee.

Official stance wouldn't close case. Staying to Guardian report, controversy mainly affects European affiliated leagues. No detailed statements provided from individual associations; however, controversy puts spotlight on independence of disciplinary bodies and relationship between leadership sports figures and political power.

Despite controversies, Infantino had already gathered over 200 support pledges from affiliated leagues ahead of re-election scheduled March. This information comes from The Guardian. Data accompanied perspective suggests wide consensus among affiliated leagues while still open questions surrounding handling of Balogun case.

Incomes generated from tournament fueled debate about future competitions in United States. Next edition of World Cup available for new candidate submissions will be one held in 2038. During a reception held Friday, Trump requested country chosen again, adding Canada and Mexico should excluded joint organization.

Parallelly, according to The Guardian, US discussed with Fifa possibility of hosting Club World Cup 2029. Source didn't specify state of negotiations, possible alternatives or timeline for decision-making. Record-breaking commercial performance of World Cup constitutes context within which these interactions take place without allowing conclusions drawn regarding outcome of future assignments.

Formal announcement must clarify composition of $15 billion deal and weight of hospitality services, primary sales, secondary market sales. Remaining decisions show how Fifa intends transform economic result of tournament into choices of budget, relationships with members and strategy on upcoming competitions.