FIFA World Cup brought $2 billion economic boost to NYC
New York City generated an estimated $2 billion in economic activity from this summer's FIFA World Cup. The total includes $1.2 billion in direct visitor spending and $162 million in operational costs.
New York City saw an estimated $2 billion in economic activity from this summer’s FIFA World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Oct. 1. The tournament brought in $1.2 billion in direct visitor spending and $162 million in operational spending, according to an analysis by NYCEDC and Tourism Economics. The broader $2 billion estimate also…
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