A new survey reveals 9,500 international fans are deterred from attending the 2026 World Cup due to safety fears, visa hassles, and high ticket prices, potentially undermining the event's success. The U.S. Travel Association warns these concerns, alongside U.S. policy shifts, could significantly reduce international arrivals. FIFA has canceled thousands of hotel reservations across host nations, signaling booking challenges despite claims of strong ticket sales. Tournament sponsor FIFA reportedly canceled thousands of hotel reservations in all three host countries -- the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Forbes reports that hotels in various host venues are not seeing the demand they expected.