Whether you were celebrating at a packed fan park, dining out with friends or hosting a braai in front of the TV, one thing is clear: South Africans know how to turn a world-class tournament into an unforgettable experience.
If your bank account took a slight hit during the World Cup, you are definitely not alone.
While Bafana Bafana was holding down the pitch during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, South Africans were busy turning the tournament into a nationwide celebration.
According to fresh spend insights released by Visa, South Africans didn't just watch the game; we lived it, dined through it and turned every match day into an event.
This report uses payment data from June 11 to July 4 to show how the World Cup affected people's shopping habits.
