With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, passion-driven travel is gaining momentum among Chinese travelers, as football fans extend their stays, add more stops to their itineraries and venture beyond host cities, Airbnb data showed.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fueling a $212M tourism boom, with women Airbnb hosts earning thousands by welcoming football fans to North America's host cities.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, passion-driven travel is gaining momentum among Chinese travelers, as football fans extend…