The World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy. Here are the stocks set to benefit

You don't have to be a sports fan to understand the investing opportunities arising from the World Cup. After more than three decades, the FIFA World Cup has finally returned to North America, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico jointly hosting the 2026 tournament. The World Cup brings together 48 nations across 16 cities, which also means higher fan participation, travel flows and global media engagement. …