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The Uneven Economics Behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Subscribe08 JUN 2026 / ECONOMY
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to contribute up to $40.9bn to global GDP, despite projections by FIFA and the World Trade Organization of $80.1bn in gross economic output. While the tournament is set to generate significant revenue for these industries, it is uncertain whether host cities will be able to recoup costs related to security, transit, and other public services, as they do not directly share in FIFA's core revenues.
The World Cup can make a city feel rich for a month. Hotel lobbies fill up. Airport lines stretch. Bars start pouring like it is New Year’s Eve with cleats. Transit agencies dust off special routes. Local officials talk about tourism, jobs, tax receipts,...
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