The 2026 FIFA World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as varied as tourism to retail and athletic wear, according to analysts.The iconic tournament, scheduled for June 11 to July 19 and set to be the largest soccer event ever, could power consumer spending at a time when broader demand remains fragile.The first three-nation World Cup (WC)-spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico - is expected to boost global GDP by roughly $41 billion, according to FIFA's socioeconomic impact analysis, conducted with the World Trade Organization(WTO).Here is a look at stocks and sectors that brokerages expect to benefit from the once-in-four-years event:HOTEL OPERATORSB Riley estimates a total of 13.1 million visitors to the World Cup, including ticketed and non-ticketed attendees, generating 21.3 million room nights booked in hotels across online travel platforms.FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website errorAnalysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are poised to benefit from the event.Marriott sees the World Cup-driven momentum to continue in the third quarter. Airbnb expects hosts in the New York-New Jersey area, Boston and Los Angeles to earn the most during the tournament.AIRLINESGoldman Sachs believes the WC could be a 'net positive' for US airlines."June is typically a seasonally lower inbound leisure and corporate travel period, with a meaningful amount of peak July/August outbound travel season occurring after the WC is over," Goldman said.World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fundA sharp rise in jet fuel prices due to the war with Iran, however, has forced U.S. airline operators to hike fares that are pushing budget-conscious Americans to delay or cancel summer trips.BEER STOCKSMore than 1 billion pints of beer will likely be consumed globally during the season, giving a 0.3% lift to the industry in terms of volumes, according to Jefferies. Improvements are expected in markets such as U.S., Mexico, Brazil and China."After five successive years of volatility, beer should be better in 2026," Jefferies analysts said.The tournament also sits at a favorable intersection of timing and geography. Roughly 75% of matches will be played in the U.S. while 84% of the matches involving participating countries are in the beer-drinking-friendly time zones, the analysts added.