Mexico Targets Rp41 Trillion from 3 Million Tourists during the World Cup

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JAKARTA - Around 3 million people are expected to visit Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the country has the potential to generate revenue of up to nearly 2.3 billion US dollars (around Rp41 trillion).

"Mexico is expected to welcome around 3 million visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with most of them heading to Mexico City, as the city will host the opening match," Mexico City Tourism Minister Alejandra Frausto told Russia's RIA Novosti News Agency, as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, June 10.

The first match of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday (11/6), which brings together the host team against South Africa.

Fraustomenyebut various predictions projecting the economic impact at the national level will exceed 40 billion pesos (about 2.3 billion US dollars). Meanwhile, the economic impact specifically for the capital region is projected to reach more than 26 billion pesos or the equivalent of 1.5 billion US dollars (about Rp26.8 trillion).

Sectors that are expected to receive the most benefits include the hospitality industry, gastronomy (culinary), entertainment, retail, transportation, and tourism service industries.

The 2026 World Cup made history as the world's first football feast jointly hosted by three host countries in the North American region, namely the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The tournament is also the largest in football history as it is followed by 48 national teams, after the previous event was enlivened by only 32 teams. A total of 104 matches are spread across 16 host cities.