U.S. host cities are concerned that predictions for attendance and spending at the 2026 World Cup may not materialize. DeFodi Images/DeFodi Images via Getty Images When the U.S. last hosted the World Cup in 1994, the event drew unexpectedly large crowds. At that time, soccer wasn’t as popular among Americans as it is now, so expectations for attendance had been fairly low. So as the U.S. prepared to host the World Cup again in 2026, expectations for tourism were high. But in the run-up to this y