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World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
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World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June

BBC Business · Jul 2, 2026, 1:13 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • There had been early signs of a World Cup jobs boom, but hospitality jobs declined in June
  • A World Cup jobs boom has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels across the US falling in June.
  • Analysts had expected the tournament, being hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico, to lead to an increase in leisure and hospitality jobs.

There had been early signs of a World Cup jobs boom, but hospitality jobs declined in June

A World Cup jobs boom has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels across the US falling in June.

Analysts had expected the tournament, being hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico, to lead to an increase in leisure and hospitality jobs.

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