Kansas City Report Now Available
Resources
Contact
Subscribe
In June 2026, Canada, Mexico and the United States will host the largest global men’s soccer tournament ever seen.
6 weeks
48 teams
104 games
16 cities
The Impact of Global Sporting Events on Commercial Real Estate
Global sporting events like this provide more than just fun and games for the hosting cities. The influx of visitors has a significant impact on the markets’ commercial real estate, particularly when it comes to:
Investment opportunities
Intrastructure development
Mixed-use developments
Improvements to transportation, hospitality and entertainment facilities
Increased efforts for coordinated development across all property sectors to revitalize, revive, and reimagine neighborhoods near the stadiums.
Leveraging high demand and other incentives (such as tax advantage) to capitalize on investments
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in 1904 by seven national associations: Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Originally, the Summer Olympics was the primary event for FIFA’s international competition. But in the 1920s, the game evolved and warranted its own tournament. The Men's World Cup was officially declared in 1928, and the first one was played in Uruguay in 1930. The first Women's World Cup was played in Italy in 1970. Since then, the tournament has been held every fourth year (except for the years surrounding WWII).
Men's World Cup Timeline
Click on the dates below to scroll through the timeline and see every country that has hosted the Men's World Cup.
1930–1962
1966–1994
1998–2026
|
Host City Map
2026 FIFA World Cup
Global Impact
Timeline
Colliers proudly presents the FIFA Men's World Cup research report series, highlighting real estate insights from each host city. Insights from each of these cities are available now or coming soon. Hover over a city on the map to learn more.
Canada
United States
Mexico
Vancouver
Toronto
Seattle
San Francisco
Philadelphia
New York / New Jersey
Monterey
Miami
Mexico City
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Houston
Guadalajara
Dallas
Boston
Atlanta
Sources: Fortune, Moody's, Oxford Economics.
View Report
Logistics | Tourist Destination
Economic Drivers
Gross Domestic Product ($B - Canadian Dollar)
$182.8
with College Degree
43%
Fortune 500 HQs
11
Total Population (2024 Estimate)
3M
Financial Center | Medical Center
$484
47%
7.1M
Manufacturing | High Tech | Logistics
Gross Metro Product ($B - US Dollar)
$436.5
51%
3.1M
High Tech | Financial Center | Medical Center
$337.8
58%
42
1.5M
Financial Center | Medical Center | College Town
$138.9
38%
7
2.1M
Financial Center | Tourist Destination | Medical Center
$1,424.8
61
14.5M
Manufacturing Industries | Wholesale Trade | Retail Trade
Gross Metro Product ($B)
$112.6
7.5%
21
4.8M
Logistics | Tourist Destination | Financial Center
$191.2
34%
2.7M
Wholesale Trade | Logistics | Real Estate Services | Financial & Insurance
$213.4
13%
19.6M
Tourist Destination | Logistics | Medical Center
$864.7
36%
10
9.7M
Financial Center | High Tech| Logistics
$140.7
39%
1
2.2M
Energy & Resources | Manufacturing | Logistics | Healthcare | Aerospace
$555.4
24
7.6M
$105.1
5%
4.9M
Logistics | High Tech | Financial Center
$488.5
42%
5.5M
Medical Center | High Tech | Financial Center
$529
14
5.0M
Logistics | High Tech
$444.9
41%
16
6.3M
Legend
Report coming soon
Report available
Available March 2025
Available July 2025
Available August 2025
Available January 2026
Available September 2025
Available April 2025
Available October 2025
Available December 2025
Available June 2026
Available April 2026
Available May 2026
Available March 2026
Available June 2025
FIFA World Cup 2026
U.S. Soccer
Canada Soccer
Federación Mexicana de Futbol
Unlock Winning Real Estate Insights
Subscribe to be updated on how international cities are affected in real time as they prepare to host one of the largest and most prominent sporting events.
From Stadiums to Skylines: Real Estate Trends in World Cup Host Cities
Improvements to transportation, hospitality and entertainment facilities.
Leveraging high demand and other incentives (such as tax advantage) to capitalize on investments.
These cities will potentially undergo so many changes, it will be difficult to keep track of the impact. Colliers will keep you up to date with expert insights on the latest developments. Subscribe below to stay informed.
This site is not hosted by Colliers International Group Inc. or its affiliates (“Colliers”). Any use of this site, and any information you provide to this site, will be governed by the terms and conditions of this site, including those relating to confidentiality, data privacy and security. Colliers is not responsible for the information and content on this site. You are encouraged to review the privacy and security policies of this site, which may be different than those maintained by Colliers. This information has been prepared by Colliers for advertising and general purposes only. Colliers makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the information including, but not limited to, warranties of content, accuracy and reliability. Any interested party should undertake their own inquiries as to the accuracy of the information. Colliers excludes unequivocally all inferred or implied terms, conditions and warranties arising out of this document and excludes all liability for loss and damages arising there from. This publication is the copyrighted property of Colliers and/or its licensor(s).This material is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing listing agreement. Colliers International USA, LLC © 2025. All rights reserved.
Select a City
$240.3
12
2M
Wholesale Trade | Logistics | Real Estate Services | Financial and Insurance
Energy & Resources | Manufacturing | Logistics
23
Financial Center | High Tech | Logistics
Available February 2025
Available January 2025
Boston Report Now Available
Go to map
Sources: Atlanta Regional Commission, BEA, BLS, Oxford Economics, Atlanta BeltLine, Sporting News, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, FIFA, Atlanta United, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Major League Soccer, U.S. Census Bureau, Fortune Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, RealPage, Colliers Research
# of spectators expected over 8 World Cup matches hosted in Atlanta
520K+
Estimated Economic Impact the World Cup is estimated to have in Atlanta
$503.2M
Forecasted GDP Growth for 2024
2.6%
of U.S. population within 2-hour flight
80%
Most Populated Metro Area in U.S. – 6.3 Million
#6
Fortune 500 Companies in Georgia
18
Each of these matches in Atlanta is projected to be the economic equivalent of hosting the Super Bowl, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber estimates that out-of-state attendees could spend $503.2 million in the state of Georgia. Development in the stadium’s surrounding area has accelerated to support the event and influx of visitors to Downtown Atlanta. Incorporating new retail, hospitality, entertainment, and apartments, these projects aim to improve street-level activity and amenities for visitors to MBS and invite more residents to live in Downtown Atlanta. Visit Metro Atlanta Chamber, FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta, Showcase Atlanta and the Atlanta Sports Council to learn more.
Atlanta's Real Estate Boom: Preparing for FIFA World Cup 2026 Eight matches will be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS), the home of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United and the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons: five group stage and three knockout round matches, including a semifinal.
ATLANTA AT A GLANCE
Visit Mercedes Benz Stadium
Download Report
Select a City Atlanta Boston Dallas Guadalajara Houston Kansas City Los Angeles Mexico City Miami Monterey New York-New Jersey Philadelphia San Francisco Seattle Toronto Vancouver
This information has been prepared by Colliers for advertising and general information only. Colliers makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the information including, but not limited to, warranties of content, accuracy and reliability. All parties should undertake their own inquiries as to the accuracy of the information. Colliers excludes unequivocally all inferred or implied terms, conditions and warranties arising out of this document and excludes all liability for loss and damages arising there from. This website is the copyrighted property of Colliers © 2024. All rights reserved.
This site is not hosted by Colliers International Group Inc. or its affiliates (“Colliers”). Any use of this site, and any information you provide to this site, will be governed by the terms and conditions of this site, including those relating to confidentiality, data privacy and security. Colliers is not responsible for the information and content on this site. You are encouraged to review the privacy and security policies of this site, which may be different than those maintained by Colliers. This information has been prepared by Colliers for advertising and general purposes only. Colliers makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the information including, but not limited to, warranties of content, accuracy and reliability. Any interested party should undertake their own inquiries as to the accuracy of the information. Colliers excludes unequivocally all inferred or implied terms, conditions and warranties arising out of this document and excludes all liability for loss and damages arising there from. This publication is the copyrighted property of Colliers and/or its licensor(s).This material is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing listing agreement. Colliers International USA, LLC © 2025. All rights reserved
Sources: MLS, Seattle Sports, CoStar, Sound Transit, Arqa, Fox 13 Seattle, My Northwest, FIFA, Seattle Aquarium, Puget Sound Business Journal, Colliers Research
American Soccer League Inaugural season for Seattle Sounders
1974
Largest Metro Area (4.0 Million 2023 Population Estimate)
15th
visitors came through Seattle and King County in 2023
37.8M
attendance at Sounders vs Pumas UNAM in 2022
68,741
Best State Economy (WalletHub 2022, 2023, and 2024)
#1
Fortune 500 Companies
The event is projected to generate close to $1 billion in economic impact and support nearly 21,000 jobs in King County, surpassing even the city’s record-breaking weekend in July 2024—when a slew of major concerts, sporting events, and festivals converged. To enhance the fan experience, Seattle is set to welcome visitors to the newly completed, $800-million Seattle Waterfront Park, while the Seattle Center will serve as the official fan celebration site. There, three-quarters of a million people are expected to enjoy live match broadcasts and other festivities, continuing Seattle’s rich tradition of sports and entertainment.
Seattle Scores Big: 2026 FIFA World Cup Expected to Bring Nearly $1 Billion in Economic Impact Seattle will host six matches of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup at Lumen Field, a nod to its long-standing soccer legacy. Four of the games will be in the group stage, with one in the round of 32 and one in the quarterfinals.
Seattle AT A GLANCE
Visit Lumen Field
seat capacity at Lumen Field, where 6 World Cup games will be played
65K
economic impact estimate for World Cup in Seattle
$100M
Sources: Kansas City Area Development Council, VisitKC, Downtown Council of Kansas City, Mid America Regional Council, Kansas City Streetcar Authority, Colliers Research
# of visitors expected over 6 World Cup matches hosted in Kansas City
650K
Estimated Economic Impact the World Cup is estimated to have in Kansas City
$650M
passengers traveled through Kansas City International Airport in 2024 - Busiest Year Recorded for KCI
12.12M
Reach of the nation within two days via highway or rail
85%
U.S. Men’s National Team Matches held in Kansas City
companies each with more than 500 local employees that have a regional headquarter presence in Kansas City
45
The event is expected to attract roughly 650,000 visitors, generating more than $650 million in direct spending—nearly six times the economic boost from the 2023 NFL Draft. Alongside the on-field action, the city is undergoing transformative developments, including a new $1.5 billion airport and numerous commercial projects such as new hotels, apartments, retail spaces, and entertainment venues, complemented by an enhanced KC Streetcar system. These initiatives are designed to provide a seamless, memorable experience for fans and visitors from arrival to departure, solidifying Kansas City’s status as an international sports hub. Visit FIFA World Cup 2026 Kansas City, Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation, Kansas City Area Development Council and Visit KC to learn more.
Kansas City Scores Big: 2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Generate Over $650 Million in Economic Impact Six matches will be played in Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs: four group stage and two knockout round matches, including a quarterfinal.
Kansas city AT A GLANCE
Visit GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Sources: Colliers Research; NIH; BLS; Pitchbook; Lightcast; Massport, Fortune, Oxford Economics; MSCI, FIFA, Gillette, NEFC, BOSNation CoStar, Hines, and Colliers Research Image Source: stock.adobe.com (Keith J Sfinx, Marcio, Wangkun Jia)
Venture capital raised by Boston area life sciences companies over the past decade
$82B
Gillette Stadium Capacity
Last time the FIFA Men’s World Cup games were held in New England
1994
Fortune 500 companies based in the Boston/Providence area
19
Number of games Boston will host in 2026
Economic impact of World Cup on New England in 2026
$1.1B
Boston is set to host seven matches at Gillette Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing an estimated $1.1 billion in economic impact to the New England region. With the event drawing global attention, the city is primed for growth, thanks to ongoing developments in both commercial real estate and infrastructure. In addition to the iconic stadium, Boston is seeing major projects like the $225 million renovation of Gillette Stadium, new tech hubs in the Seaport, and expansive life sciences campuses. These upgrades, coupled with Boston's status as a cultural and sports destination, will offer visitors an unforgettable experience while bolstering its position as a leading global real estate market. Visit MassEcon, Boston Chambers, Boston World Cup, and City of Boston Tourism Sports & Events to learn more.
Boston Gears Up for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Real Estate Growth and Economic Impact Seven matches at Gillette Stadium are expected to generate over $1.1 billion in economic impact, alongside transformative real estate developments throughout the city.
Boston AT A GLANCE
Visit Gillette Stadium
Colleges & universities in Eastern Massachusetts
50+
NIH funding secured by Longwood Medical & Academic Area (LMA) institutions in FY 2024
$1.3B
Tech sector workers in the Boston metro
250K
Non-stop domestic and international destinations from Boston Logan International Airport
80+ & 50+
Marianne has more than 16 years of experience in commercial real estate research. Joining Colliers in April 2024 as the Director of National Office Research, she drives national thought leadership, sharing her expertise across markets.
Marianne's Bio
Connect with Marianne
With brokerages in 70 countries, Colliers’ professionals have the deep local expertise and ability to collaborate across the globe to deliver exceptional service for our clients.
Colliers Offices
Colliers website
About the Author
Mariannes Bio
