NJ and NY Expect $3.3 Billion Boost From Hosting World Cup
Fans celebrate after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup final match against France, In New York.
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New York and New Jersey officials are projecting a $3.3 billion economic boost to the region from hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
The region will hold eight matches at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, including the final on July 19, 2026, expecting to bring in over 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released Monday by the NYNJ Host Committee, the local body responsible for organizing the games.