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V• Visa data highlights spending gains in World Cup host cities
- Visa data on FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities showed cross-border transactions rose nearly 20% year over year during the tournament.
- Tap-to-pay transactions increased nearly 12%, signaling faster uptake of contactless payments during peak travel and event-driven spending.
- Santa Clara/San Jose, Boston, Miami posted the biggest gains in in-person spending, with transportation and entertainment leading category outlays.
- Boston led dining transaction growth; Guadalajara led transportation spending growth; New York City saw a retail spending surge.
- Norway’s quarterfinal run drove a near-doubling of Visa transaction volumes domestically, with spending increases recorded in more than 60 countries.
