June 5 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as varied as tourism to retail and athletic wear, according to analysts.The iconic tournament, scheduled for June 11 to July 19 and set to be the largest soccer event ever, could power consumer spending at a time when broader demand remains fragile.The first three?nation World Cup (WC) — spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico — is expected to boost global GDP by roughly $41 billion, according to FIFA's socioeconomic impact analysis, conducted with…