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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 1 MIN

Aussies spend $7 billion during World Cup

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

Australians have spent seven billion dollars during the FIFA World Cup period, with significant increases in hospitality and retail sectors. Takeaway outlets saw a 6.8 per cent rise year-over-year, cafes and restaurants increased by 5.5 per cent, and bars and hotels experienced a 5.2 per cent boost. Sporting equipment and fan merchandise sales jumped by nine per cent, demonstrating strong consumer spending despite earlier economic pullbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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