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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Edward Helmore

Fifa World Cup ad income boosts Fox’s revenue to $4.21bn in fourth quarter

three men and a woman hold microphones while sitting at a table outside a stadium
Rob Stone, Carli Lloyd, Stu Holden and Peter Schmeichel host the Fox Sports pregame show during the Fifa World Cup 2026 final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July 2026. Photograph: Frank Micelotta/Fox Sports/Getty Images

Fox Corp, parent company of Fox News and the US broadcaster of the Fifa World Cup, reported revenue up 28% to $4.21bn in the fiscal fourth quarter, thanks largely to advertising income from the soccer tournament.

Advertising revenue jumped 78%, the company reported on Thursday. Overall, revenue for the 2026 fiscal year came in at $17.13bn, a 5% increase from last year. Analysts surveyed by FactSet forecast revenue for the quarter of $3.64bn.

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