However, the Spanish national team, which triumphed in the tournament, will not receive the full amount, “Fox News” reported.
According to the US channel, the Spanish team, which defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey, will receive 43.8 million from the prize fund.
The full amount will not reach the Spaniards’ account, as the US tax agency is expected to cut up to 30 percent of the sum.
“This is a robbery,” said Republican politician Tim Burchett.
The US tax system varies by state, but typically up to 37 percent of the sum also goes from the salaries of foreign athletes, including NBA basketball players.
A different system applies to bonuses, but it is clear that the US treasury will be replenished, although Americans themselves are not very happy about it.
“This is unfair,” commented Democratic representative Jonathan Jackson on the current situation.
Republican T. Burchett is convinced that such tax rules send a bad message for the future, when the US will host the 2028 Summer Olympics, and in the future will want to organize other major international events.
The politician believes that the US should strive to make foreign athletes and fans want to spend more money in the US, rather than pressuring guests with taxes.
“I’m not a big fan of the IRS (tax system). They make money here, but I don’t like it. We want to convince people to come and spend money, but then we cut too much for ourselves. We need a better tax system,” said T. Burchett.
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Another Republican politician, former American football player, Burgess Owens, also stated that 30 percent in taxes is “too much.” On the other hand, he emphasized the importance of organizing the World Cup in the country:
“I believe it had a big impact on our children. But that’s the tax system in our country.”
