BREAKINGVIEWS-World Cup nets an economic draw

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By Gabriel Rubin

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The US squad led by Tim Ream crashed out, but the tournament’s hosts can take some comfort. Yes, $13 bln in sponsorship and TV revenue goes to FIFA while local boosts are modest. Yet by using existing infrastructure, it’s far less a boondoggle than editions in Brazil or Qatar.

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The FIFA Men’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, continues through July 19.


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