Morocco World Cup 2026 Tax Strategy Protects Millions

In accordance with the rates established by FIFA, the national team’s advancement to the final tournament ensures the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF a direct allocation of 15 million dollars. To this jackpot are added a base bonus of 10 million dollars and a preparation fund of 2.5 million. Before even addressing knockout matches, Morocco is guaranteed to pocket a minimum of 12.5 million dollars linked to participation and preparation, amounts that could climb to 19 million in case of a quarter-final, and 50 million for the trophy winner, according to the daily Al Akhbar.

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However, this rain of dollars runs up against the formidable US tax administration. The United States, which will host the majority of matches, applies by default a severe withholding tax of 30% on income generated by sporting activities organized on its soil. To this heavy federal deduction are added possible local taxes, commonly called "Jock taxes," which are levied specifically by American states hosting the matches.

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To protect its budget against this fiscal complexity, the Moroccan federation activates several levers. It relies primarily on the bilateral convention against double taxation signed with Washington, allowing it to significantly reduce the tax rate or obtain restitution of a large portion of the withheld amounts. The FRMF also plans to use the Central Withholding Agreement (CWA), a legal mechanism allowing negotiation of a much more flexible withholding arrangement. Finally, to avoid any double taxation, the distribution of bonuses will be meticulously calculated in proportion to the matches played in each of the three co-hosting countries (United States, Canada, and Mexico).