Mexico cuts its economic forecast for World Cup 2026 by 7% The Mexican national team, leading the World Cup 2026 with 9 points and a perfect record of 3 wins without conceding a goal, faces an adjustment in the tournament's economic expectations. According to Deloitte, the economic impact for the country will be $2.543 billion, 7% less than initially predicted. ## What happened with the economic projections? The North American World Cup, the most ambitious in history with 48 teams and 104 matches, has not met initial expectations in Mexico. Deloitte reduced its estimate from $2.7 billion to $2.543 billion, attributing the drop to lower performance in restaurants, hotels, and entertainment centers. ## Which sectors are most affected? The sectors that have benefited the most are restaurants, retail businesses, lodging, transportation, and entertainment. The highest peak in consumption occurred during Mexico's inaugural match, while subsequent games saw smaller increases. ## What's next for Mexico in the World Cup 2026? Although the Mexican national team was eliminated by England in the round of 16, the economic impact remains significant. It is estimated that the country will receive over 494,000 tourists, a figure 40% lower than expected. In terms of employment, the tournament generated more than 100,000 temporary jobs.