Archive · 27 Jan 2026
World Cup boosts US travel despite violence concerns
The 2026 World Cup is coming to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and lots of people are excited to go.
Many British fans, especially those from England and Scotland, are booking flights and hotels to watch the games.
The biggest increase in bookings was for the match between Brazil and Morocco in New York City.
However, some people are worried about recent violence and stricter immigration rules in the U.S. But most fans are still planning to go because they want to see the best soccer players in the world.
Hotels in Mexico City are also getting more bookings, with occupancy rates going up a lot compared to last year.
It's a big event, and people are really looking forward to it!
Flight bookings to North America have spiked since the 2026 World Cup schedule was announced, with 18% of reservations made by British travellers.
37% of bookings for the tournament period were made in the month since the draw.
Hotel occupancy in Mexico City has increased significantly for the nights ahead of planned matches.
Concerns about recent violence and immigration policies in the U.S. have not significantly deterred fans from booking trips.
The largest spike in bookings was for the Brazil vs. Morocco match in New York City, with over 2,500 flight bookings.
- Who
- British travellers, particularly England and Scotland fans
- What
- Increase in flight and hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup
- When
- Since the World Cup match schedule was announced in December 2024
- Where
- United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Why
- To watch the World Cup matches, despite concerns about recent violence and immigration policies
- Event
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Host Countries
- United States, Canada, Mexico
- Tournament Dates
- June 11 to July 19, 2026
- Flight Bookings Increase
- 18% by British travellers since schedule announcement
- Hotel Occupancy in Mexico City
- 21% for match nights, up from 4% last year
- Top Booking Day
- Brazil vs. Morocco match in New York City
- Bookings for Tournament Period
- 37% made since the draw in December