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FIFA World Cup 2026 generated $3.5 billion in regional economic impact, Hochul announces
Hochul announced on Aug. 26 that FIFA World Cup 2026 produced $3.5 billion in total economic impact across New York and New Jersey, above the $3.3 billion the region originally projected. Figure is the state's own; the underlying methodology is not published in the release.
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Source: Governor's Office · Aug 27, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-35b-regional-economic-impact-2026-08-26
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