How FIFA Killed The World Cup

The World Cup is the most watched sporting event on the planet. 5 billion people. Every four years. One tournament. So why does it feel like something is missing? In this video, we follow the money behind FIFA's biggest decisions over the last 30 years — the expansion from 24 to 32 to 48 teams, the Qatar corruption scandal, the DOJ criminal investigation, and the calendar chaos that disrupted football worldwide. The World Cup didn't decline by accident. It was a series of deliberate decisions — made by people who knew exactly what they were doing. This is the story of how the greatest tournament in football was hollowed out from within. ⚽ Topics covered: → Why FIFA expanded the World Cup from 24 to 48 teams → The $11 billion revenue machine behind every decision → How Qatar 2022 was awarded — and what it cost → The DOJ investigation that sent FIFA officials to prison → Why the 2026 World Cup will be the most diluted ever → What the tournament still gets right despite everything 📌 Sources: Amnesty International, US Department of Justice, FIFA Financial Reports, UEFA fan surveys #FIFA #WorldCup #Football #Soccer #WorldCup2026 #FIFACorruption #FootballHistory #SoccerStories #Qatar2022 #FIFA2026