FINANCE & SPEND
To support the continental footprint, the procurement operation manages over one million pounds of equipment and a fleet of approximately
5,000 vehicles
A general view of Dallas Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, as workers install the pitch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 11,
2026 in Dallas, Texas
At the same time, the tournament creates a major opportunity for local businesses. Host city supplier programmes and local sourcing initiatives can help small and medium-sized enterprises participate in hospitality, logistics, retail and event services, leaving a broader legacy beyond the final whistle.
Projections from economic impact studies suggest the tournament could contribute billions to the continental GDP, with the United States alone potentially seeing a significant multi-billion dollar boost.
From the pitches themselves – many of which are being converted from artificial turf to temporary natural grass specifically for this tournament – to the cables beneath the stands, the 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a blueprint for how mega-events can combine scale, efficiency and more responsible procurement.
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