# Jenica Jones' South Philly Airbnb has a perfect 5-star rating and is less than three miles from Lincoln Financial Field.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · The Philadelphia Inquirer*

## Key points

- More than half of Philly’s short-term rentals remain unbooked for World Cup dates as of Wednesday.
- FIFA canceled 2,000 of its 10,000 reserved hotel rooms in Philadelphia for the tournament.
- Both Airbnbs and hotels in host cities are experiencing lower than expected demand for the World Cup.
- Higher rental and hotel prices, travel costs, and U.S. immigration policy are deterring many soccer fans.
- Some hosts expect last-minute bookings, with Airbnb saying major events often see late reservation surges.

**Companies:** Airbnb
**Countries:** United States

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