Soccer fans traveling to the U.S. to watch the 2026 World Cup being held in North America will drive tourism spending in 11 host cities and provide a substantial boost to local economies, according to Tourism Economics, a provider of global travel data. The global soccer tournament, held every four years, is expected to draw 1.2 million international visitors, including spectators and their non-ticketed travel companions, national team representatives, match officials, and others, according to Tourism Economics.
Main Idea: The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring a major tourism and spending boost to 11 U.S. host cities.
Key Points:
Host cities may face higher prices and crowded roads for residents during the World Cup.
Hotels, restaurants, and small shops in 11 US host cities could see more customers and jobs from the expected tourism surge.
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One of the U.S. host cities scheduled to host matches.
One of the U.S. host cities scheduled to host matches.
One of the U.S. host cities scheduled to host matches.
One of the U.S. host cities scheduled to host matches.
One of the U.S. host cities scheduled to host matches.
Cited in a separate impact report assessing the tournament’s economic effects.
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