World Cup 2026 is at risk as visa backlogs and bans choke fan travel. Sponsors redirect budgets to Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexico City, draining U.S. venues. Broadcasters pause ad buys amid uncertainty. L.A., Dallas, Miami slash forecasts as hotel taxes evaporate. Canada steals U.S. position as fifa relocates world cup matches and $40 billion economic collapse now reads like the plan in motion. As contingency maps harden, Canada steals U.S. position as fifa relocates world cup matches and $40 billion economic collapse stops sounding hypothetical. Canada’s entry rules and ready stadiums lure sponsors. Mexico’s Azteca, BBVA, and Akron absorb high-stakes fixtures. U.S. organizers face delays, higher costs and shrinking fan zones. Soft power and billions shift with every reassigned match.