"St. Patrick's Day Every Day": How the World Cup Created an Economic Boom for Boston

The World Cup was a hit in Boston — even an anti-Olympic host advocate was impressed

The FIFA World Cup‘s run in Greater Boston is over and residents, business owners, volunteers and public officials are reflecting on a month of international soccer that transformed the city. Fans packed the city’s Fan Fest, filled bars and restaurants and traveled to Foxborough without many issues for seven World Cup matches, leaving what many described as a lasting impression...

The World Cup transformed Boston this summer. Here’s what went well and what didn’t. - The Boston Globe

Did the tournament live up to its massive promise?

"St. Patrick's Day every day": How the World Cup created an economic boom for Boston

As Boston's run as a FIFA World Cup host city comes to an end, local businesses are reflecting on what many describe as a once in a generation economic windfall.