How Fifa World Cup 2026 will add $17.2b to US GDP
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The Fifa World Cup 2026 will be held from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is expected to stimulate economic activity through increased spending, job creation, and investment. Estimates from Fifa and the WTO suggest it will add about $17.2 billion to US GDP, accounting for around 0.05% of the country's total economic output.
