Bank of America has released an analysis of consumer spending in the cities hosting matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Using aggregated credit‑card and debit‑card transaction data, the bank finds that total consumer spend in these host locations rose 6.3% year‑over‑year as the tournament progressed through its group stage. The increase is attributed primarily to non‑local visitors, whose in‑person card transactions jumped 16.7% compared with the same period last year. BofA’s methodology captures both the number of transactions and the aggregate spend amount across multiple North American cities that are staging World Cup matches. The spending gains are confined to the early portion of the tournament, specifically the group‑stage matches. Based on the payment‑network data, Bank of America characterises the economic performance as a strong start for host‑city economies, indicating that the event is generating a notable tourism‑driven boost in consumer activity.