World Cup fever takes over Mexico City
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At a time of sluggish growth, betting sites like FanDuel and DraftKings are counting on the global soccer tournament to boost online sports gambling.
The green, white and red colors of the Mexican flag are blanketing parts of Mexico City as the country’s capital gets ready to host the opening match of the World Cup this Thursday.
The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.
Affordable options are driving bookings for short-term rental platforms, however. Theo Keith with Airbnb noted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the "biggest hosting event in Airbnb's 18-year history".
