Jane Le
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World Cup 2026 by the Numbers: $17 Billion in US GDP, $1.25 Billion in Broadcast Rights, and a $11.5 Million Ticket
FIFA projects $17.2 billion in added US GDP. Fox and Telemundo paid $1.25 billion for the broadcast rights. The cheapest official ticket is $60. A single Final ticket recently listed for $11.5 million. An economic analysis of the numbers behind the 2026 World Cup, with the contrarian view from Smith College economist Andrew Zimbalist. Continue reading