<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Brs6E_1ChImVYw00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Brs6E_1ChImVYw00" width="1280" height="720" >TEXAS — World Cup fever has hit Texas, and soccer fans are out in droves. The economic impact has been seen all over the state.According to the Texas Economic Development Corporation, North Texas alone is expected to see up to 100,000 visitors per match day, generating about $1.5 to $2.1 billion.Houston is projected to attract roughly 500,000 and generate $1.5 billion.Texas is hosting 16 matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — nine at Dallas Stadium in Arlington and seven at Houston Stadium.With all the extra visitors in the state, other entertainment options like big names in the music industry are having concerts during the World Cup. That includes Shakira in Dallas on Thursday, Ariana Grande in Austin on Wedesday, Friday and Saturday and Kanye West performing in San Antonio during the Fourth of July weekend.We checked to see if concert ticket prices were on the rise with so many international visitors making their way here.According to officials at Event Spy, which tracks concert ticket sales, ticket prices for most artists continue to follow their usual pattern of falling last minute as their concert gets closer.Event Spy said they have seen nothing that stands out from normal pricing behavior when looking at artists like Ariana Grande and Shakira, who are both performing this week.The billions of dollars expected to be brought in will translate into demand across hotels, restaurants and transportation, as well as retail shops also benefitting.</div></body>

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TEXAS — World Cup fever has hit Texas, and soccer fans are out in droves. The economic impact has been seen all over the state. According to the Texas Economic Development Corporation, North Texas alone is expected to see up to 100,000 visitors per match day, generating about $1.5 to $2.1 billion.

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TEXAS — World Cup fever has hit Texas, and soccer fans are out in droves. The economic impact has been seen all over the state. According to the Texas Econ

World Cup has economic impact on Texas

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