The 2026 FIFA World Cup, beginning on June 11, will be the largest tournament in football history. Hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and an expected 6.5 million spectators. Data from BofA Global Research’s ‘The Beautiful Game: World Cup 2026 Guide’ show the tournament could generate $40.9 billion in economic impact and support 8,24,000 jobs, highlighting how the World Cup has become a major global economic and technological phenomenonPublished on June 9, 2026