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FIFA World Cup, American Economy, Moved by Public Transit

Without public transportation, there is no World Cup. Fully fund public transportation to keep us ready for what comes next.
Public transportation keeps fans moving, local economies growing, and communities safe and efficient – on matchdays and beyond.

What Transit Is Doing for FIFA Events

Powering Global Events

We move millions efficiently for mega-events nationwide

Driving America’s Economy

Public transit impacts every corner of America’s economy

Investing in Transit

Sustained federal investment in public transit keeps America ready

Telling the Transit Story

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Building a Lasting Legacy

FIFA investments strengthen cities for the future

 

Powering Global Events

Public transit moves fans to games and celebrations, and carries residents to work, home, and school. Without an efficient, high-capacity public transit system, cities are not considered for mega-events like the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, or stadium concerts.

 

Driving America’s Economy

Public transportation returns $5 to the American economy for every $1 invested. It drives American manufacturing, supports good-paying jobs, strengthens American companies, and helps families thrive. Investing in public transit is investing in American business.

 

Building a Lasting Legacy

American cities are investing in their transit systems ahead of the World Cup: expanding service and staffing, accelerating projects, and enhancing safety – creating lasting infrastructure for their communities. Nationwide, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to drive $9.6B in GDP growth, $17.2B in total economic output, and nearly 185,000 jobs.

 

Investing in Transit

The world’s biggest events happen here. Sustained federal transit investment keeps America ready. The 2026 Surface Transportation Authorization Act will keep America’s economic engine running.

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