Victor Matheson
Victor Matheson is a professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross specializing in sports economics, particularly the economic impact of mega-sporting events like the Olympics and World Cup. He is widely cited as an expert who challenges inflated economic benefit claims made by host cities and event organizers.
Claims from Victor Matheson
Victor MathesonThe economic impact of the World Cup for the U.S. "is likely to be a fraction of what is being advertised."Jun 01, 2026
