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Frito-Lay continues Fifa association with Women’s World Cup sponsor deal
Frito-Lay North America, the convenient foods division of PepsiCo, has continued its relationship with Fifa by becoming a sponsor of this summer’s Women’s World Cup.
Fifa renews top-tier Hyundai sponsorship
Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai Group has extended its top-tier sponsorship agreement with Fifa and will remain a sponsor of the global football governing body until 2030.
McDonald’s delivers Fifa sponsorship renewal to 2026
McDonald’s, the fast food chain, has signed a new contract with Fifa to remain as a World Cup sponsor until the 2026 edition in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Unilever signs Fifa deal across women’s, men’s and esports properties
Unilever has signed a multi-year deal with Fifa making personal care brands Rexona, Dove, Lifebuoy and Lux 'Official Sponsors' of this year's Women’s World Cup.
Cisco joins Fifa sponsorship roster for Women’s World Cup
Fifa is continuing to build out the 2023 Women's World Cup sponsorship portfolio, with Cisco the latest brand to come on board
Team Global Express to aid delivery of Fifa Women’s World Cup
Australian logistics company Team Global Express has agreed a sponsorship deal with the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted in its home country and New Zealand.
Fifa signs up Jacob’s Creek as Women’s World Cup sponsor
Fifa has announced Jacob's Creek as a sponsor of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Fifa drops Visit Saudi sponsorship plan for Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Visit Saudi, Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority, will not be sponsoring this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand following a backlash from …
Fifa ‘considers about-turn’ over Visit Saudi Women’s World Cup sponsorship
Fifa is said to be looking at dropping Visit Saudi as a sponsor for the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after world football's governing body received a backlash over the proposed…
Fifa generates $1.74bn in sponsorship income over 2019-22 cycle
Analysis by SportBusiness Sponsorship indicates Fifa has generated around $1.74bn (€1.67bn) in sponsorship income during its four-year sales cycle, culminating with the current World Cup in Qatar, a more than 4.6-per-cent increase from the previous four-year period when it generated $1.66bn from the sale of its sponsorship rights.
Uplift in 2026 World Cup sponsorship values likely to fall short of Infantino’s demands
Fifa will almost certainly secure a big uplift in sponsorship income for the 2023-2026 cycle, culminating in the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. However, it will struggle to achieve the kind of increase which Fifa president Gianni Infantino has mandated from his commercial team.
Official blockchain partner Algorand’s Fifa sponsorship downgraded to focus on ‘technical development’
Blockchain technology company Algorand has announced it will no longer activate its sponsorship rights as a Regional Supporter of the current Fifa World Cup, revealing in a social media post that it plans…
Growth in World Cup Sponsor tier drives uptick in Fifa marketing revenues
SportBusiness Sponsorship analysis indicates Fifa has generated around $1.74bn (€1.67bn) in sponsorship income during its 2019-22 sales cycle, a more than 4.5 per-cent increase from the previous four-year period when it generated $1.66bn from the sale of its marketing rights.
ARD audience for Germany’s World Cup opener dips below 10m as armband row continues
An average audience of 9.2 million people tuned into German broadcaster ARD’s coverage of the 2022 Fifa World Cup match between Germany and Japan amid new protests against Fifa’s ban on ‘OneLove’ armbands.
Betano claims betting first with Fifa World Cup sponsor deal
Sports betting firm Betano has become Fifa's first gambling sponsor with a last-minute deal announced after the 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar
Fifa revenues hit $7.5bn for Qatar 2022 cycle, late signings complete sponsor roster
Fifa's revenues for the four-year cycle around the 2022 World Cup are expected to be more than $1bn (€977m) greater than projected, as it filled the Qatar 2022 sponsorship portfolio with three late additions.
Electric two-wheeler brand Yadea becomes Asia-Pacific regional World Cup partner
Chinese manufacturer Yadea was announced as a regional supporter of the 2022 Fifa World Cup on the eve of the tournament's kick-off.
Yadea makes electric vehicles including e-bikes and scooters
Fifa on collision course with Budweiser after Qatar bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums
Qatari officials have banned beer sales at stadiums two days before the start of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in a stunning move affecting Fifa sponsor Budweiser