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Fort Worth welcomed 3 million visitors during World Cup
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Eric E. Garcia , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the economic impact and visitor numbers are available from Visit Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, which presented the information to city council members on August 4.
Fort Worth saw a significant influx of tourists during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with around 3 million visitors arriving in the city. The event brought a substantial economic impact, with watch parties at Sundance Square and the Fort Worth Stockyards drawing large crowds. Visitor numbers were 9% higher than usual summer numbers, according to a presentation to city council members.
The actual number of visitors may be even higher, as some global visitors were not accounted for in the data. Further details on the economic impact and visitor numbers are available from Visit Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Sports Commission, which presented the information to city council members on August 4.
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Category: western Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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