US small businesses hoping for World Cup bonanza

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US small businesses hoping for World Cup bonanza

Issued on: 20/05/2026 - 17:04

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As football fans prepare to descend on North America for the 2026 World Cup, US small businesses are gearing up to receive them - and hopefully, score some extra revenue. With more than five million visitors expected to visit the US, shops are expecting a surge in customers - even in smaller markets, like Kansas City, Missouri, which is set to host Argentina and Algeria in less than a month's time.

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