World Cup 2026 Is Expected to Drive Major Global Economic Growth
The tournament is set to begin on June 11 at the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City and will be jointly hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This edition will mark the first time the competition expands to 48 national teams, resulting in a total of 104 matches over the course of the event.
According to analysis cited by FIFA and the World Trade Organization, the tournament is expected to attract around 6.5 million visitors. Their spending could reach approximately $13.9 billion, contributing to an estimated $80.1 billion in global economic output and around $40.9 billion to global GDP.
The event is also projected to create roughly 824,000 full-time jobs worldwide, reflecting its large-scale economic footprint.
Matches will be hosted across major cities including Vancouver, Toronto, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco.
The final match is scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey.
The United States, which will host games in 11 cities, is expected to see the largest share of the economic benefits. Estimates suggest the country alone could generate around 185,000 full-time jobs, contribute $17.2 billion to its economy, and add approximately $3.4 billion in tax revenues through direct and indirect channels.
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