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From chicken, waffles to luxury hotels: FIFA World Cup 2026 boosts Houston businesses
By Sandy Torres at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the corner of Almeda Ro...
Key takeaway Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the corner of Almeda Road, not far from the Houston stadium that hosted FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
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The economic boost from FIFA World Cup 2026 is a welcome shot in the arm for local businesses in Magnolia 's neighboring communities, demonstrating the tournament's far-reaching impact on the Houston area. As visitors flock to the city, establishments like the Day and Night Wall Street Café are seeing significant increases in sales, with the café's unique fusion menu drawing in international and domestic visitors. The Lancaster Hotel's FIFA-themed experience also paid off, with a 20% increase in sales compared to last summer. This surge in business is a boon for the local economy, particularly during a traditionally slower season. For students like Mia Gordwin, who works at the café, the experience is not only a financial windfall but also a valuable opportunity to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. As the tournament comes to a close, it will be interesting to see how local businesses can build on this momentum to attract future visitors to the area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the corner of Almeda Ro...
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