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In the US, the 2026 World Cup’s legacy will be an invitation to do it all again | Leander Schaerlaeckens

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States has concluded with significant financial success for the governing body. The tournament generated a substantial revenue influx for FIFA, marking a high point in the organization's commercial performance for the event.

While the tournament achieved its financial objectives, the long-term impact on local communities remains a subject of critique. Observers note that the economic benefits of the event were not distributed to local populations, raising concerns regarding the sustainability of such large-scale sporting investments. The outcome suggests that the tournament’s legacy may serve as a precedent for future events that prioritize FIFA’s financial interests while potentially leading to further exploitation of host regions.

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