The economic briefAI
# Economic Brief: 2026 World Cup Host Economy Impact The FIFA World Cup 2026 will span three major North American economies. The United States brings a GDP of 31.9 trillion dollars to the tournament, with per capita income of roughly 90,027 dollars. Canada contributes a GDP of 1.7 trillion dollars and per capita income of approximately 55,698 dollars. Mexico's exact GDP figure remains unavailable from current sources. The U.S. economy enters the tournament period with a consumer price index rising 3.5 percent year-over-year and an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. Our modeling indicates matchday spending across all three nations will generate approximately 3 billion dollars in direct economic activity, though these figures represent estimates rather than measured outcomes. Stadium attendance patterns and localized spending will concentrate benefits in host cities, with ripple effects through travel, accommodation, and hospitality sectors across the three host nations.