Beyond the pitch: how a global soccer tournament influences Canadian spending
By: Al Grego
Emerging Channels Communication Manager
July 16, 2026 Calculating time...
Beyond the pitch: how a global soccer tournament influences Canadian spending What happens to consumer spending when the world's biggest soccer tournament comes to town?
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Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.
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