Foreign media reports that the World Cup has boosted the US economy by approximately $20 billion, marking the strongest growth in nearly four years.

On July 21, according to a report by FOX Business News, the economic impact of the 2026 World Cup is extending far beyond the football field, becoming a major engine driving growth in U.S. consumer and business activity.

According to data from Bank of America cited by the media outlet, the event has generated approximately $20 billion in economic growth for the United States and driven the strongest round of growth in U.S. consumer spending in the last four years.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan stated that World Cup host cities, including Kansas City, are experiencing significantly faster consumer spending growth than other parts of the United States. The influx of fans from around the world into bars, restaurants, hotels, and local businesses is further stimulating urban commercial activity.

At the same time, overall fan spending has increased by 5% to 6% compared to the same period last year. This trend indicates that the World Cup has not only increased the attention given to the football event itself, but is also becoming an important force driving local economic growth through multiple sectors such as tourism, catering, retail, and transportation.

The media outlet stated that for the United States, the 2026 World Cup is not only a global sporting event, but is also evolving into an economic opportunity encompassing multiple cities and industries. As the tournament enters its later stages, the spending on spectators, the tourism boom, and the commercial exposure generated during the final weekend are expected to further amplify the World Cup's impact on the US economy.