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World Cup leaves hoteliers in the cold

A disaster? FIFA's room cancellations are massive, prices too high for fans

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As well as the USA, the Games will also be held in neighbouring countries such as Canada – here in Toronto – and Mexico. / © 4kclips - stock.adobe.com

24.4.2026

With nine weeks to go before the 2026 World Cup, thousands of hotel rooms have been returned across all 16 host cities. Bookings are running below forecasts as fans from around the world find prices too high. Visas are also a problem under the Trump presidency; FIFA says very little about it. The golden rush might not happen at all.

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Sarah Douag

worked for a travel agency before she started writing for French media. From Cannes and Paris, she moved to lively Amsterdam, where she analyzes international hospitality trends and their backgrounds with razor-sharp precision.