WILLEMSTAD — An investigation into the local economic impacts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup raises questions about the distribution of benefits across different communities.

According to Nonstop Local News, the tournament did not generate uniform positive effects across all areas. The study examines which communities and sectors benefited from the international sporting event and which did not.

The 2026 World Cup took place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Economic impact varied significantly by region and local industry sector. Some sectors, including hospitality and tourism, reported growth, while other parts of local economies saw less benefit from the event.

Nonstop Local News investigated the distribution of revenues, employment opportunities, and infrastructure investments across different municipalities. The research demonstrates that benefits were not evenly distributed among all participating areas.

The findings provide insight into how major international sporting events affect local economies and which groups benefit from such tournaments.