The World Cup can make a country famous. Can it make people visit?

CBC News | Aug. 11, 2026, 4 a.m. | Original

The World Cup did more than bring millions of fans together around soccer. Travel companies say watching countries compete on the world stage can also make people curious about what lies beyond the pitch — and inspire them to visit.

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