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US Fan Whitepaper: 2026 WORLD CUP

US Fan Whitepaper: 2026 WORLD CUP

US Fan Whitepaper: 2026 WORLD CUP

Fan valuation is the missing currency for sponsorship.


In this report, we quantify the Fan Lifetime Value of three official FIFA sponsors for the 2026 World Cup — Adidas, Marriott and American Airlines — surfacing an average opportunity of $4.5 billion.


Find out how Fan Identification, Affinity and, ultimately, Fan Lifetime Value can turn a fleeting moment of attention into a measurable, durable commercial asset.

Download CLV's report

✔️ Data-led benchmarks for customer and fan growth

✔️ 129m US World Cup fans identified by CLV

✔️ $4.5bn reasons why 3 sponsors should look beyond impressions

✔️ Free PDF report delivered by email

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