FIFA World Cup 2026 Estimated to Cost US Employers $11.7 Billion in Productivity

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is estimated to have caused approximately $11.7 billion in lost productivity for the US economy. Globally, the tournament's impact on workplace output is projected to reach around $17 billion in losses. The losses are attributed to employees watching or following matches during working hours. This pattern of productivity decline is a recurring economic consequence observed during major international sporting tournaments.