Soccer-New Zealand makes nearly $70m from Women's World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - Spain v Netherlands - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - August 11, 2023 Spain's Teresa Abelleira and Eva Navarro celebrate with fans after progressing to the semi finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand received a net economic benefit of NZ$109.5 million ($67.87 million) from co-hosting the Women's World Cup with Australia earlier this year, according to a government impact evaluation report released on Friday.

The report said that 27,000 people visited the country during the June 20 to July 20 tournament and they spent more than NZ$80 million on accommodation, meals, transport and shopping.