How much of an economic boom is the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the U.S. hosting cities?

NPR Business Monday 15 June 2026, 21:44 UTC By Dylan Duke 1 min read

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How much of an economic boom is the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the U.S. hosting cities?The FIFA World Cup is thought to bring an economic windfall to the cities and regions where games will be played during four weeks this summer. The FIFA World Cup is thought to bring an economic windfall to the cities and regions where games will be played during four weeks this summer.

How much of an economic boom is the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the U.S. hosting cities?The FIFA World Cup is thought to bring an economic windfall to the cities and regions where games will be played during four weeks this summer. How true is that? The FIFA World Cup is thought to bring an economic windfall to the cities and regions where games will be played during four weeks this summer. How true is that?

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