The United States’s time as co-host of the 2026 World Cup has come to a close.

The World Cup brought hordes of soccer fans to town, and locals flocked to watch parties. But did the games deliver on promises of an economic boon?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given a $20 billion boost to the US economy, according to Bank of America, sparking massive local booms in host cities and helping propel the strongest surge in consumer spending in more than four years.

The 2026 World Cup was the first to contain 48 teams, with Canada, Mexico and the United States of America pitching in to share hosting duties. The next tournament, in 2030, will also be held across multiple countries,

Co-hosting the World Cup offered the U.S. an opportunity for a global image boost and an economic bump. As cities begin to take stock of its impact, the tournament has already proved a boon for fans of cultural exchanges and the beautiful game.

A record 6,810,966 fans attending the World Cup games hosted across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Let's break it all down!

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