Vancouver’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup match delivered more than electrifying fan energy — it also produced a measurable economic surge across the city. Colombia fans flooded downtown streets, transforming Vancouver into a sea of yellow, red, and blue as BC Place hosted its last World Cup game.

Beyond the atmosphere, the financial impact was significant. According to global economic assessments, the 2026 World Cup is projected to generate $80.1 billion in global gross output, nearly $41 billion in GDP impact, and support over 820,000 fulltime jobs worldwide.

Canada’s share includes more than 24,100 jobs created or preserved, with 13,700+ tied to British Columbia, making Vancouver one of the most efficient host cities in terms of employment generated per match.

Local businesses also saw a spending bump. Host cities across North America reported a 6.3% rise in consumer spending, driven largely by nonlocal visitors whose spending jumped 16.7% yearoveryear.

For Vancouver, the World Cup wasn’t just a sporting celebration — it was a shortterm economic engine that boosted tourism, hospitality, retail, and transportation during its final match.