The FIFA World Cup generated significant economic activity across U.S. host cities, with card spending at local businesses increasing by 5.3% year-over-year during the tournament. Cities like Los Angeles and New York saw notable boosts, partly due to Team USA's performance and other local events. Boston experienced an exceptional surge, with one brewery running out of its flagship Boston Lager due to overwhelming demand from visiting fans, the Tartan Army. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster details the economic impact of a major international sporting event on U.S. businesses. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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