McDonald's concludes 32-year FIFA World Cup partnership

2026-10-26

McDonald's says it is ending its 32-year sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup as part of a marketing overhaul. The decision comes after McDonald's largest World Cup campaign, which underperformed expectations. The company will shift focus to its own intellectual property and larger, fan-driven campaigns. Earlier, the company said it's testing a McDonald's Media Network.

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