World Cup Host Cities Face Flop as Hotels Struggling, Tickets Unsold
Summary
Some cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are having trouble selling hotel rooms and tickets as the event approaches. While over 5 million tickets have been sold and FIFA says demand is high, many tickets and hotel rooms remain unsold, especially for less popular games.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be the largest ever, with 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities across North America.
- More than 5 million tickets have been sold so far, with sales continuing on a first-come, first-served basis.
- FIFA reports receiving 500 million ticket requests, much higher than the 50 million combined for the last two World Cups.
- High ticket and hotel prices may be limiting access for some fans.
- Some group-stage match tickets are still available, with prices dropping below $100 for certain games.
- About 80% of hotels in host cities report lower bookings than expected.
- The American Hotel and Lodging Association suggests FIFA may have overbooked hotel blocks beyond actual demand.
- President Donald Trump commented that he would not pay the $1,000 ticket price for the U.S. team’s opening game against Paraguay.
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