3 billion dollars expected for the World Cup

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Arely Sánchez

Mexico City (August 15, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.

The country's visitor arrivals are expected to increase thanks to its proximity, both geographically and temporally, to the United States and Canada, which are also hosting the event.

The country's visitor arrivals are expected to increase due to its proximity, both geographically and temporally, to the United States and Canada, which are also hosting the event. Credit: AP

The 2026 World Cup could generate an economic impact in Mexico of nearly $3 billion, driven by the visit of more than five million people, according to the consulting firm KPMG.