How High Rates Masked a Knockout Drop-Off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rental Scale-Up·Published Jul 17, 2026·Pricing & Profitability
Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw mixed results for STR hosts. While aggressive rate hikes led to higher revenue per listing, tournament-wide occupancy fell to 61.0%. Predictable group stages performed well, but suspenseful knockout rounds saw significant booking drops due to short notice.

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Insight

Mexico saw a +4.5 point occupancy gain compared to last year, while the US experienced a -5.6 point drop and Canada a -11.6 point drop, partly due to visa friction and supply caps.

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