Employees are planning to call in sick or take time off to watch the 2026 World Cup. It could cost companies billions in lost productivity.
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The great World Cup sick-out
Employees are figuring out ways to skip out on their jobs to watch soccer matches
David Jensen; Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/Getty Image; Alyssa Powell/BI
By Emily Stewart
Follow along for the latest news ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Follow along for the latest news ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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