India, July 18 -- The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to conclude on July 19 with a match between Spain and Argentina. For several weeks, football enthusiasts have been captivated by their screens, supporting their preferred teams and commending the performances of players such as Messi, Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal.

However, this fervor may have resulted in decreased productivity within the United States.

According to a report from the human resources software company UKG, the FIFA World Cup 2026 could have caused a loss of $11.7 billion in productivity for the US economy. On a global scale, the tournament may have resulted in a $17 billion decline in productivity.

The report showed that a significant number of employees intended to leave wor...