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How the World Cup sharpened North America’s hospitality build-out

North America has $306bn of leisure and hospitality projects already moving towards delivery. The World Cup has raised the stakes: when revenue depends on a fixed opening date, delay, weak procurement and stretched contractor capacity hit the investment case directly.

Thom Atkinson September 8, 2026

MetLife Football Stadium, where the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place. Credit: A.RICARDO/Shutterstock

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