Airbnb offered $750 to Americans to open up their homes during the World Cup—mostly women took it up and now they’re earning thousands ^42%

Fortune - By Emma Burleigh - 7/3/2026, 9:09 AM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 21.2% - Optimism Bias 13.2% - Anecdotal 11.8%

Fans from around the world and North America have descended upon the continent’s host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, filling up stadiums, hotels, and increasingly, local homes. As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting... more