BMO Economics: U.S. Host Cities Expected to Generate Up to $81 Billion Economic Impact From 2026 Soccer Tournament
The upcoming soccer tournament in North America is projected to generate up to $81 billion in incremental quarterly GDP for the United States, primarily driven by tourism and hospitality spending. The U.S., hosting two-thirds of the matches, is expected to capture about four-fifths of total fan spending due to its larger stadium capacities and higher concentration of host cities.
Topics: economic impact GDP growth sports event tourism spending