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Héctor Ríos Morales

World Cup Hotel Demand Falls Short of Expectations Across North America

Aerial view of Lumen Field, which has been temporarily renamed Seattle Stadium for the duration of the 2026 World Cup. (Credit: Via Getty Images)

If you thought finding a hotel room in a World Cup host city would be nearly impossible, the reality may come as a surprise.

From Toronto to Seattle, and from Seattle to Mexico City, hotel bookings are struggling to reach a 50% occupancy rate. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. host cities are lagging behind their Mexican and Canadian counterparts, with San Francisco the only American host city to surpass the 44% mark.

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