World Cup generated $3.5B for NY-NJ region, study finds
The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced $3.5 billion in total economic output for the New York and New Jersey region, exceeding the pre-event projection of $3.3 billion. Direct spending of $1.9 billion supported over 27,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in labor income. Tax revenue from the tournament totaled $759 million, split between state and local governments and the federal government.
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The economic ripple extended beyond match tickets. Direct spending of $1.9 billion multiplied to $3.5 billion when indirect and induced effects were counted. Food and beverage led employment gains with roughly 4,500 jobs, followed by transportation and lodging. Tax revenue of $759 million split between state/local ($414 million) and federal ($345 million)
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