Football’s Global Impact: A Peek at the World Economic Forum An Astonishing Economic Force Recently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared some astounding figures. According to a study by FIFA and the WTO, the World Cup is poised to generate $80.1 billion globally. Expect a boost of $40.9 billionInfantino Discusses World Cup’s Economic Influence at Davos Forum