Last year the International Football Federation (FIFA) spent $574 million preparing for the world championship, which is to take place in 2018 in Russia, a message published on the website of the organization reads.
The financial assistance to the organizing committee of the tournament was $66 million, gazeta.ru reports.
Recall that the world championship will take place in Russia from June 14th to July 15th at 12 stadiums in 11 cities.
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