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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Amelia Neath

Hotel demand near World Cup semi-final spikes by almost 2,000 per cent

World Cup England
  • Demand for accommodation in Atlanta has surged by almost 2,000 per cent ahead of the England v Argentina World Cup semi-final.
  • England secured their place in the semi-final after defeating Norway 2-1 in extra time on Saturday.
  • This match marks the first competitive encounter between England and Argentina since 2002, and Lionel Messi's first time facing the Three Lions.
  • Historical tensions between the two nations, including the Falklands War, have led to increased security measures by Atlanta Police.
  • Similar surges in accommodation searches were observed in other host cities, such as Miami, for earlier World Cup matches.

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Demand for accommodation in Atlanta rises ahead of England v Argentina semi-final

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