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How much of an economic boom is the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the U.S. hosting cities?

KERA | By Dylan Duke
Published June 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM CDT

The FIFA World Cup is thought to bring an economic windfall to the cities and regions where games will be played during four weeks this summer. How true is that?

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