The income of the United States from the world Cup exceeded $ 18 billion, said trump
About the benefits of the mundial for the US economy, the President of this country Donald Trump wrote in social networks later.
About the benefits of the World Cup for the US economy, President of this country Donald Trump wrote in social networks seven weeks after the final, held on July 19 in the suburbs of New York, reports the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti”.
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According to the American leader, the world championship, which is held every four years, in 2026 brought the country’s economy more than $ 18 billion. That's what TASS is paying attention to. Whether this is net income is not specified. The positive effect of the planetary tournament was that it provided employment for more than 160,000 people.
The football championship in June-July of this year gathered 48 teams on the North American continent. The games were held in three countries, including Mexico and Canada, but arenas in US cities hosted most matches. The victory in the tournament was won by the team of Spain, which beat rivals representing Argentina.
