The World Cup Crosses Borders. So Do The Tax Issues.
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Taxes The World Cup Crosses Borders. So Do The Tax Issues.With 48 teams, 104 matches, and games across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the tournament highlights how cross-border sporting events can trigger tax issues for athletes and teams.By Kelly Phillips Erb,
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Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates with the World Cup trophy following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is not just the biggest tournament in soccer history, with 48 national teams playing 104 matches. It is also a reminder that tax rules follow money, work, and people across borders. This year’s tournament, which kicks off on June 11, is being played across three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and a long list of host cities, each with its own tax rules. The U.S. will host 78 matches across eleven cities, including the final match.