Accra, April, 11, GNA – FIFA and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat have released two studies that showed the significant socioeconomic impact for FIFA 2025 Club World Cup (CWC) and the 2026 World Cup.
These studies were developed by Open Economics (OE) an independent body that supports institutions and companies in designing policies and investment projects.
OE was also the latest partner of FIFA and WTO after the release of Goal Economy initiative after a successful 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand.
According to the official FIFA site, “the 2025 CWC study shows how the creation of FIFA’s new top, quadrennial competition involving and elevating 32 of the world’s best clubs will serve to unlock value for people in the tournament’s host nation and globally.”
It said, “according to OE, the tournament could help drive up to USD 40.9 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), deliver USD 8.28 billion in social benefits and underpin the creation of nearly 824,000 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs globally.”
It said, “for US, OE estimates that 185,000 FTE jobs could be created, with 30.5 billion in gross output and USD 17.2 billion in GDP.”
However, the report estimated a total attendance of 3.7 million, both local and international fans flocking to the tournament’s 11 host cities.
It said the event could help generate up to USD 21.1 billion in global GDP, including USD 9.6 billion in the US.
It said, “FIFA World Cup 2026 analysis highlights that the host countries are expecting 6.5 million people to attend the tournament.”
The studies aim to capture both tangible and intangible benefits through a structured and comprehensive analysis that includes direct, indirect, and induced contributions.
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