FIFA World Cup 2026: Economic impact preview across U.S. host cities
In 2026, the world’s most-watched sporting event will land on U.S. soil for the first time in over three decades—bringing with it millions of international visitors, unprecedented media exposure, and an economic wave that will reshape host cities for years to come. The data is already in. Here’s your first look.
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This page offers a preview of an upcoming pre-event economic impact report by Data Appeal and Mabrian, analysing how visitor spending from the FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to distribute across U.S. host cities.
The full report will be released shortly.
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What this preview covers
This preview includes early pre-event data and indicators covering:
- Projected event-related visitor spending across U.S. host cities
- Spending distribution across food & beverage, accommodation, and transport
- Air connectivity and seat capacity trends across host countries
Early insights
Early data shows that visitor spending will total hundreds of millions of dollars, with roughly half on food & beverage. The largest impact is expected in a few major metropolitan areas where stadium capacity, match scheduling, and infrastructure align.
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