$3.5 BILLION in economic impact. 🌎⚽🗽
FIFA World Cup 2026™ delivered for New York and New Jersey — generating $3.5 billion in total regional economic impact and surpassing initial projections.
Across the tournament, 1.3 million match attendees and non-local visitors helped generate $1.7 billion in visitor spending throughout the regional economy. And the impact extended far beyond the stadium, with more than 2 million attendees at Official Fan Events across New York New Jersey — bringing together visitors and local communities throughout the summer.
In total, the tournament supported more than 27,000 jobs, generated $1.4 billion in labor income and delivered more than $414 million in state and local tax revenue.
From neighborhood restaurants and small businesses to hotels, transportation and tourism, the impact of the World Cup reached every corner of the region.
Read the full report at the link in our bio. 🔗
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