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BMO Economics: Host Cities to Anchor up to $81B Soccer-Powered Economic Boost for U.S.

$BMOPress releaseJun 8, 2026, 7:00 AM ETRead the release

BMO Economics estimates the 2026 soccer tournament could add up to $81 billion to U.S. quarterly GDP, driven by tourism and hospitality spending. The U.S. is expected to capture roughly four-fifths of total fan spending across North America due to a higher concentration of host cities and larger stadium capacities.

Key figures

Total assets
$1.5 trillion
Estimated us gdp boost
$81 billion
Tourism spending range
$22-$76 billion
Gdp growth contribution
0.1 to 0.3 percentage points
Domestic consumption boost
$1-$5 billion

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