As the United States prepares to host the majority of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a clearer picture is emerging of which cities stand to benefit the most from the unprecedented surge in global tourism—and which may see more modest gains. With flight and hotel searches already up nearly 70% for next summer’s tournament window, analysts expect one of the most significant travel booms in modern U.S. history. Yet the economic impact will not be evenly distributed across the 11 American host cities.
While the World Cup is projected to draw between 1 million and 6 million international visitors to North America, upcoming match allocations and team
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