As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, host regions are bracing for a shortage of short‑term rentals, prompting calls for temporary regulatory changes to boost accommodation supply for visitors, particularly in Canada. AirDNA’s chief economist Jamie Lane explained that early projections point to an accommodation crunch, with demand far outpacing available listings during peak match periods — a situation similar to other major global events. Industry players, including Airbnb, are urging governments to ease short‑term rental rules to expand inventory and avoid pricing spikes or accommodation scarcity for fans travelling to matches. ￼

AirDNA warns of a looming short‑term rental shortage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cities and hosts urge temporary rule changes to expand accommodation supply.

Shortage of short-term rentals for 2026 World Cup

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Shortage of short-term rentals for 2026 World Cup