World Cup economic impact takes shape as fans flood Toronto streets (opens original article in a new tab)

The World Cup has brought international attention and crowds to Toronto, but early economic impacts show mixed results with hotel occupancy below expectations and some businesses benefiting from visitor influx.

• World Cup in Toronto has brought crowds and energy but hotel occupancy in June is below last year's levels.
• Businesses like restaurants and hotels report mixed impacts with some seeing increased activity from fans.
• Organizers and officials remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term economic benefits of the tournament.