The World Cup has generated 22 billion pesos in sales in Mexico City
Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses have benefited from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With sales of 22.678 billion pesos in the last 25 days, according to the Mexico City Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Canaco).
Vicente Gutiérrez Camposeco, president of the organization, stated, «These impressive numbers and positive media coverage reinforce the image that Mexico City is prepared for world-class events, and we expect an economic impact of 22.678 billion pesos and the creation of 80,000 jobs.»
He continued by saying that because the sporting event brought in 1.1 million tourists. Each of whom spent an average of up to 22,500 pesos, Mexico City gained significant international recognition.
With an estimated 80,000 temporary jobs generated in the capital relating to customer service, logistics, transportation, and commerce. The small business association’s chairman claims that the service sector has been the most vibrant.
The executive said that the World Cup was a joyful, orderly, and promotional event that benefited business, services, and travel.
«Tourism, hotels, commerce, restaurants, bars, and other establishments were the biggest beneficiaries after Mexico City’s involvement in hosting the World Cup ended,» he said.
The Chamber of Commerce president emphasized the benefits for eateries, bars, lodging facilities, retail establishments, service providers, and workers in the industry.
In places like the Alameda Central and the vicinity of Mexico City Stadium, he observed the restoration of public areas, better lighting, expanded green spaces, and the elimination of street sellers. The Chamber of Commerce president emphasized the benefits for eateries, bars, lodging facilities, retail establishments, service providers, and workers in the industry.
In places like the Alameda Central and the vicinity of Mexico City Stadium, he observed the restoration of public areas, better lighting, expanded green spaces, and the elimination of street sellers.
