2026 World Cup Pumped L400 Million Into Honduras's Economy

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 13, 2026 · Originally reported August 11, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated an estimated L400 million (roughly $16 million) in economic activity in Honduras, driven by spending on tickets, apparel, restaurants, bars, and air travel to match venues.

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