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Hotel Rates Drop 33% in World Cup 2026 Host Cities

4/16/2026

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  • U.S. hotels in World Cup 2026 host cities are cutting room rates amid geopolitical tensions and anti-American sentiment.
  • In Dallas and Miami, hotel prices have fallen by about a third.
  • FIFA has canceled thousands of hotel reservations.
  • Industry executives attribute decline to U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, including the war in Iran.
  • The White House says the event will generate economic benefits despite high ticket prices.