Excitement surrounding the World Cup has already reached a fever pitch. Approximately 1.2 million football fans from across the globe are preparing to descend upon the host venues to witness this skillful “war of the feet.” Centered around this sporting event, there is—on one hand—a political dimension; on the other, there is commerce—commerce of a multifaceted nature. This includes tourism, the sale of souvenirs and jerseys, and a wide array of culinary offerings. The hotel industry, too, is booming. However, the most elaborate preparations are being orchestrated by sex workers and escorts. While they may face various obstacles in certain regions, they anticipate a thriving business environment in the United States. They, too, intend to join in the rhythmic fervor of the stadiums, capitalizing on their bodies to drive their trade. In anticipation of this event, they are booking rooms in hotels and motels and have significantly raised their market rates. This news was reported by The New York Post online.

Approximately 1.2 million football fans are expected to flock to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Eight matches are scheduled to take place there, beginning on June 13—a lineup that includes the final match on July 19. A Brooklyn-based escort revealed that she is charging up to $10,000 for a single day’s service, which includes sexual intimacy. She noted that the volume of requests she receives has surged, coinciding with the World Cup match schedule. “I am receiving requests from a lot of new clients,” she said.

The 31-year-old woman charges a fee of $800 per hour for “foot worship” sessions—services catering to clients with a specific fetish for feet. She reported that her online profile saw a threefold increase in engagement during May compared to previous months. Notably, requests from couples have also seen a rise. “Surprisingly, I am receiving a lot more requests from couples,” she stated. “Typically, I get requests from only one new couple per month. But last month, I received 25 such requests.” She further added that while she maintains a specific roster of regular clients, she is now also open to considering one-off, high-value offers. “Money is everything,” she remarked. “If someone pays the right price, almost anything is possible—isn’t it? If someone comes along specifically for the World Cup and offers the right amount of money—provided it involves a service I am comfortable performing—then I will absolutely do it.” Another New Jersey-based escort, known as “Spice V,” also told The Post that she has already received several $3,000 deposits from foreign soccer tourists. She noted that her schedule for June is filling up fast. “There are high expectations for me to be ready the moment the clients arrive,” she said. “I am very eager.” Spice V revealed that she has already confirmed two clients from Europe—one of whom hails from London—and another client from Colorado who is traveling specifically for the World Cup.

It is not just escorts who are preparing for this event; law enforcement agencies are also on high alert regarding a potential surge in human trafficking. Andrew Caggiano—President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and Chief of the Montville Police Department—stated that large-scale events typically see a rise in a specific type of crime alongside more visible offenses such as terrorism, crowd control issues, theft, and fraud: human trafficking. He told the NJ Monitor, “When we think about major events, we tend to focus primarily on the visible threats. However, human trafficking is another crime that proliferates in such environments.” To mitigate this risk, the New Jersey State Police will deploy 1,200 troopers across various venues.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has also issued a warning regarding the persistent risk of human trafficking. In a statement released on May 11, the agency noted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to attract millions of domestic and international spectators. Criminals may seek to exploit these crowds to traffic and exploit individuals for both sexual and labor purposes. Addressing New Jersey state lawmakers on Wednesday, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport stated that the state government is undertaking extensive preparations to ensure the safety of both visitors and local residents. “This will serve as a test of our law enforcement system’s capabilities,” she said, “particularly our capacity to combat human trafficking.”