FIFA World Cup: Boost to Brazil's Tourism

600,000 is the number of tourists expected at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil—despite protests and controversy surrounding the tournament there were 309,554 visitors for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Foreign tourists are expected to spend $2.6 billion in Brazil, compared to $339 million (inflation adjusted) spent in South Africa. Over the past decade, Brazil has welcomed roughly 5 million tourists a year by hosting the World Cup, it is expecting total tourist influx to increase to 7.5 million.