World Cup fever sparks rent surge in Mexico’s host cities: Video
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off on 11 June, residents living near Akron Stadium say the tournament is already reshaping the local housing market.
Landlords are increasingly turning to short-term rentals aimed at visiting fans, leaving some long-term tenants facing higher rents or non-renewed contracts in the run-up to the matches.
Economist Rafael Salvador Espinoza estimates rents around the stadium could rise by as much as 45% during the tournament period. However, he argues that prioritising one month of high returns over stable year-long leases may not be economically sound. The opening match of the tournament will take place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the start of a month-long global event whose local impact is already being felt.
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