5 cities missing out on hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026

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Five U.S. cities will not host matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while other cities like Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas benefit economically from the influx of overseas tourists and local enthusiasm surrounding the event. Experts highlight that the economic impact will be variable and best assessed on a city-by-city basis over time.

Some major U.S. cities are getting an economic boost from the World Cup, with places like Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas flooded with thousands of overseas tourists attending matches to cheer on their home countries and packing bars to take in the action on the pitch.   Economists and tourism experts have said the impact of the event on local economies might not be felt for weeks and is best measured on a city-by-city…