The 2026 FIFA World Cup across 11 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico is reshaping travel patterns across North America. Search interest has surged dramatically with Kansas City up 700%, Philadelphia up 210%, and Atlanta up 200%. Travelers are booking multiple hotels for single trips, combining matches with other experiences. Bleisure travel combining business with leisure is compounding the trend. Route 66 social mentions are up 302% as travelers plan road trips around the tournament. The World Cup effect is generating billions in economic impact across the three host nations, with hotels reporting capacity bookings throughout the tournament.