Quantifying the Economic Impacts of Major Football Events: A Data-Driven Approach to Tourism, Infrastructure, and Long-Term Growth

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10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_41How to use a DOI?

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FIFA World Cup; football; PLS-SEM; economic impacts; tourism; major football events

Abstract

Purpose: Major football events such as the FIFA World Cup are known to impact the economic conditions of host nations significantly. This research evaluates the multifaceted economic impacts of such events through a data-driven approach, focusing on aspects such as tourism, infrastructure and long-term growth. This research builds on a growing body of existing sports literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of which conditions lead to economic benefits when hosting a football event. This research has addressed existing research gaps by attempting to evaluate both tangible and intangible benefits to the host nation’s economy. Additionally, it examines this topic through a long-term lens as well, compared to existing research which primarily focuses on immediate impacts.

Methods: Through a detailed analysis of past events, this research tests three hypotheses regarding the economic benefits and effects of hosting major football events on the host country. Data was collected through a survey sent out to football enthusiasts, the majority with event attendance experience. The results were assessed using a partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. This was done through the SmartPLS-4 software. The model assessed all four research questions and linked each question from the questionnaire to a research objective. Through this method, the relation between research objectives and the reliability and validity of the research questions were tested.

Results: Our findings demonstrate that hosting such events can benefit the host city’s economy significantly, provided strategic planning and effective resource management exist. The analysis revealed strong relationships, with Cronbach’s alpha values of up to 0.837.

Conclusion: This research demonstrates that major football events can effectively benefit the economy of the host country, present new facilities and infrastructure and improve the quality of life for stakeholders, with the condition of effective management and planning.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ishaan Jhingan
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/19
TI  - Quantifying the Economic Impacts of Major Football Events: A Data-Driven Approach to Tourism, Infrastructure, and Long-Term Growth
BT  - Proceedings of the Global Innovation and Technology Summit “AAROHAN 3.0”_HSS track (GITS-HSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 635
EP  - 643
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_41
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_41
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