About this episode

The episode discusses the economic implications of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its effects on host cities and the broader U.S. economy.

The World Cup is a massive global undertaking every 4 years. Is it really worth it? The World Cup will bring fans in from all over the globe. What do you think will impress them the most, both good and bad? The prices for World Cup tickets, especially for 'key games and/or games,' is objectively high. Is the most popular sport in the world available only to the rich? Economic consultants estimate the tournament could generate billions in economic activity. How reliable are some of the more optimistic predictions? The World Cup might be great for host cities, but how much will it impact the rest of the United States? Will the average Joe in Fargo benefit? Who will ultimately win, and how well will the Americans do? In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss the economic implications of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including its effects on host cities, local businesses, tourism and the broader U.S. economy.

People in this episode

Host: John Norris

Guest: Sam Clement

Topics covered

• World Cup
• economy
• economic impact
• tourism
• local businesses
• sports economics

Keywords

• World Cup
• economy
• economic activity
• tourism
• local businesses
• Fargo
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Places: United States, Fargo

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