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Michael Cheng, Dean and Professor of Hospitality Management, Florida International University

Fewer cheap flights, more international suitcases – South Florida’s tourism outlook for 2027

World Cup fans have flooded Miami in June and July 2026, but tourism experts are wondering whether that will translate to more tourism next year. Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images

What happens after a city hosts the world? Miami is about to find out.

In 2026 the city hosted seven FIFA World Cup matches, including a quarterfinal and the bronze final. The city’s broader calendar also featured the College Football Playoff national championship game, the World Baseball Classic and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.

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