The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway – and if you have a short-term rental in or near a host city, the next few weeks could make or break your season.

Kyle Driskell from PriceLabs joins James Varley on the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Lodgify – to break down exactly what the live data is showing: which markets are flying, which aren't, and the smart pricing moves hosts are making right now.

Whether you're in the US, Canada, or Mexico – or just close to the action – this episode gives you a clear playbook for the tournament, including the all-important knockout rounds.

🎙️ GUEST: Kyle Driskell, PriceLabs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-driskell-564043bb/

📌 CHAPTERS

0:00 Episode starts

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2:31 FIFA World Cup data now the tournament is underway

5:32 Which markets are flying and which aren't

9:02 It's down to the teams

10:16 What's happening in each country: US, Canada, Mexico

12:11 What to do if you have unbooked nights near match days

13:20 PriceLabs FIFA World Cup data tracker: https://hello.pricelabs.co/fifa-world-cup-str-playbook/

18:52 Preparing for the knockout rounds

21:48 Kyle's advice on cancellation policies

23:17 Halo effect for cities close to the action?

26:28 The levers smart hosts are pulling

29:36 Personal touch and strong guest communication

32:53 Three key takeaways

34:02 Start your 30-day free trial with PriceLabs

34:46 Kyle's World Cup prediction 🏆

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👉 PriceLabs FIFA World Cup data tracker: https://hello.pricelabs.co/fifa-world-cup-str-playbook/

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