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"The 2026 World Cup is not a meaningful growth driver for the United States."

"There is a substantial scholarly literature that finds hosting mega sporting events is not an economic plus."

"The tournament’s commercial significance does not translate into lasting economic gains for host nations."

The economic impact of the World Cup for the U.S. "is likely to be a fraction of what is being advertised."

"The economic impacts FIFA and host city officials report will be overstated."

"North American host cities will only see a “modest bump” from the World Cup, primarily from hospitality and tourism."

"Spending is also expected to be significant, with around $4.3 billion (€3.66 billion) in event-related tourism expenditure forecast, with more than 80% of it concentrated in hospitality."

"The spending generated by visitors is expected to benefit not only large businesses but also local restaurants, retailers and service providers, providing a broad-based economic boost."

"From a demand perspective, total tourism-related expenditure is expected to reach around $8 billion, split between $6.8 billion in foreign tourism exports and $1.2 billion in domestic consumption, after accounting for crowding-out effects."

"A joint study they published in April 2025, developed by independent consultancy OpenEconomics, projects a $17.2 billion contribution to US GDP, $30.5 billion in gross output and approximately 185,000 full-time equivalent jobs for the host country alone. "

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FIFA plans to delay potential disciplinary action against players and coaches who criticized match officials at the 2026 World Cup until after the tournament concludes on July 19. Sources familiar with the matter say any sanctions will depend on referees' reports and other contributing factors.

FIFA plans to delay potential disciplinary action against players and coaches who criticized match officials at the 2026 World Cup until after the tournament concludes on July 19. Sources familiar with the matter say any sanctions will depend on referees' reports and other contributing factors.

FIFA took a similar approach following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when the governing body sanctioned several member associations only after the tournament had ended. The organization has declined to comment publicly on any current or potential disciplinary proceedings.

FIFA took a similar approach following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when the governing body sanctioned several member associations only after the tournament had ended. The organization has declined to comment publicly on any current or potential disciplinary proceedings.

England coach Thomas Tuchel, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji are among those who could face sanctions for criticizing match officials during the tournament. In competitions such as the Premier League, such comments would typically result in immediate fines or touchline bans.

England coach Thomas Tuchel, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji are among those who could face sanctions for criticizing match officials during the tournament. In competitions such as the Premier League, such comments would typically result in immediate fines or touchline bans.

Tuchel criticized Australian referee Alireza Faghani after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off during England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico. Hassan directed complaints at French referee Francois Letexier following Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt on July 7.

Tuchel criticized Australian referee Alireza Faghani after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off during England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico. Hassan directed complaints at French referee Francois Letexier following Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt on July 7.

Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji criticized Portuguese referee Joao Pinheiro after his side's 3-1 quarter-final loss to Argentina, in which Breel Embolo was sent off following a VAR review. "Every little thing was called against us," Akanji said. "Every dive and every foul by the Argentinians went unpunished."

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Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji criticized Portuguese referee Joao Pinheiro after his side's 3-1 quarter-final loss to Argentina, in which Breel Embolo was sent off following a VAR review. "Every little thing was called against us," Akanji said. "Every dive and every foul by the Argentinians went unpunished."

FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina rejected allegations of bias toward Argentina on July 9, stating: "Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials." He added that such accusations could provoke threats against referees and their families.

FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina rejected allegations of bias toward Argentina on July 9, stating: "Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials." He added that such accusations could provoke threats against referees and their families.

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