Businesses turn to geolocation as World Cup 2026 shifts consumer mobility
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is also driving new ways to analyze mobility and consumer and business behavior.
Geolocation makes it possible to leverage changes in mobility and consumption patterns generated by the tournament to improve business decisions and user experiences.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the use of geolocation tools to analyze changes in mobility and consumer behavior generated by the tournament, both among fans and across different business sectors.
In Colombia, where interest in the tournament is high, these technologies make it possible to identify mobility patterns, optimize operations and adapt business strategies during an event that temporarily changes the dynamics of consumers and businesses.
Geolocation makes it possible to leverage changes in mobility and consumption associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup to improve decision-making for businesses and users.
Changes in mobility.
According to a study by Ipsos Colombia, 70% of Colombians are interested in watching World Cup matches. Among them, 80% plan to watch the games with family, 42% at friends’ homes, 33% in bars and 30% in shopping malls.
This behavior increases mobility and the concentration of people in different locations, creating opportunities for geospatial data analysis.
For fans, geolocation tools can help identify nearby establishments where they can gather to watch matches, find less congested transportation alternatives or access promotions and tournament-related experiences based on their location.
Applications for businesses.
In the business sector, geospatial data analysis can help anticipate changes in demand, identify areas with higher concentrations of potential customers and optimize the distribution of products and services during periods of high foot traffic.
Sectors such as retail, hospitality and logistics could particularly benefit from this information by adapting their strategies to consumer behavior during the World Cup season.
According to CNID, the adoption of geolocation solutions can also support more efficient management of operational resources through improved route planning and more accurate service allocation. This creates opportunities for organizations and can translate into more seamless experiences for users.
Anthony Machuca, Account Manager at CNID, explained:
”Major sporting events generate temporary changes in mobility and consumption habits. Understanding these movements through geolocation tools enables organizations to make more informed decisions while helping people access services that are better aligned with their needs. The World Cup demonstrates how data can become a strategic resource for creating value for both businesses and society.”
In practice, geolocation makes it possible to transform the mobility and consumption data generated by large-scale events into useful information for optimizing operations, guiding business strategies and improving user experiences.
Beyond the World Cup.
CNID specialists believe that the use of these tools will continue to expand beyond the World Cup as part of evidence-based decision-making strategies designed to respond to increasingly connected consumers.
The evolution of geolocation demonstrates how geospatial data analysis can support operational and commercial planning during large-scale events while strengthening decision-making based on mobility and user behavior data.
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