According to what was stated by the American television network Telemundoaccommodation prices in the 16 cities that will host official matches of the 2026 World Cup they reach up US$5 thousand (Q38 thousand 125) per night, so costs increased up to 27 times their usual rate, mainly in Mexico.
In the mexican capitalthe rental of an apartment with hotel services, offered on platforms that connect people looking for temporary accommodation with owners interested in renting their spaces, reached US$6 thousand (Q45 thousand) per night for a stay from June 11 to 12, the date on which the opening match will be played.
Likewise, in Guadalajara and Monterreythe other two Mexican cities in which matches of the 2026 World Cup will be played, the prices of hotel accommodation and income per applicationalthough nightly rates are around US$4 thousand (Q30 thousand 500) during the group stage and the round of 32.
However, faced with this scenario, hotel owners in the United States, Mexico and Canada have expressed their concern about the little amount of reservations before the start of the World Cup 2026so the US lodging industry decided reduce prices to promote the tourism in the North American nation.
Disappointment before the World Cup
According to the British television network BBCthe association of hoteliers in the territory of the USA pointed out that the most of the hotels In the host cities of the 2026 World Cup, the level of reservations is lower than at the same time of year. 2025so many owners are disappointed.
However, although the US lodging industry decided to reduce lodging prices, the hoteliers association placed the blame squarely on the “political climate” that has been experienced in the second term of the president donald trumpin particular to the immigration raids carried out by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE).
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The American association also talked about prices “phenomenally” high prices for tickets to the World Cup matches, since even Trump, who was enthusiastic about the event, declared that he “wouldn’t pay for them either,” when he learned that a resale ticket for the final in New Jersey is offered for US$1 million.
“Is really unfortunatebut I trust that, in the coming weeks, the situation can give a positive turn“added Deidre Mathis, a hotel owner in Houston, Texasone of the American venues where seven matches will be played, including group stage matches, round of 32 and round of 16 matches.
Reduce prices and streamline procedures
Given this situation, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLAfor its acronym in English) called on the FIFA to reduce the price of tickets and also asked the US Government to expedite the procedures for visas for all fans who want to travel to the most important sporting event of the year.
For her part, the president and executive director of the AHLA, Rosanna Maiettadeclared that the war of the United States against Iran was, in part, responsible for this situation. Meanwhile, in Mexico, residents with average salaries They cannot access tickets to see the first three games of the Mexican team.