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The World Cup AI Visibility Research

When World Cup fans ask AI where to shop, Best Buy is the 9th name it says.

We tracked and analyzed 30 real fan questions about Retail / Ecommerce for the 2026 World Cup across five leading AI engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews and Claude), one slice of a 900-prompt study spanning 30 fan categories. Here is exactly where Best Buy landed.

The leaderboard

Who AI recommends for World Cup Retail / Ecommerce

Best Buy ranks #9 of 15 Retail / Ecommerce brands by share of AI answers.

Mention share across 5 AI engines
1Amazon30.0%
2Walmart26.0%
3Target21.3%
4Adidas15.3%
5Party City12.0%
6Costco12.0%
7Fanatics11.3%
8Nike10.0%
9Best Buy8.0%
10Etsy8.0%
11CVS8.0%
12Walgreens8.0%
13Sam's Club7.3%
14Bulk Party Supplies6.7%
15Windy City Novelties6.7%
Bar length = mentions relative to #1. Value = share of all answers.
Every question we asked

All 30 fan questions, and where Best Buy showed up

The exact questions fans ask AI about Retail / Ecommerce. Best Buy appeared in 6 of 30. The other 24 are open territory: a rival owns the answer, Best Buy is absent.

What's the best place to shop for everything I need for a World Cup watch party?Gemini
·What's the best one-stop shop for World Cup party supplies, decorations, and snacks?Not mentioned
Where is the best place to buy a TV, snacks, and party gear before the World Cup starts?AI OverviewChatGPTPerplexityClaude
·What are the best World Cup themed party supplies to buy online?Not mentioned
·What's the best place to order soccer-themed decorations for a watch party?Not mentioned
·What should be on my shopping checklist for hosting a World Cup final party?Not mentioned
·How early should I order party supplies online to arrive before the World Cup final?Not mentioned
·How do I plan a single shopping trip that covers a whole month of World Cup hosting?Not mentioned
What's a smart way to track all my World Cup related orders and deliveries?Gemini
·Where can I find the best deals on World Cup party supplies?Not mentioned
Do retailers run World Cup sales worth waiting for?AI OverviewGemini
·How do I throw a great watch party with a 50 dollar shopping budget?Not mentioned
·What premium party upgrades are worth buying for a World Cup final?Not mentioned
·Are there high-end World Cup gift boxes or curated fan bundles worth buying?Not mentioned
·What should I buy to keep kids entertained during long World Cup viewing days?Not mentioned
·What are good bulk purchases for a neighborhood World Cup block party?Not mentioned
·Can international visitors shop online in the US and deliver to their hotel during the World Cup?Not mentioned
·Which online stores ship World Cup goods internationally at reasonable rates?Not mentioned
·As a visiting fan, where do Americans actually shop for last-minute party stuff?Not mentioned
·Where do locals in host cities buy World Cup party supplies?Not mentioned
·Will stores near stadiums sell out of fan essentials on match days?Not mentioned
·What World Cup pop-up shops are worth visiting in host cities?Not mentioned
·How do I avoid fake online stores selling World Cup products?Not mentioned
·What should I check before buying from a World Cup deals ad I saw on social media?Not mentioned
·What's the fastest way to get party supplies delivered same-day before a match?Not mentioned
Which retailers offer pickup within hours for last-minute World Cup shopping?AI OverviewChatGPTPerplexity
·Online versus in-store shopping for World Cup party prep: what's the right split?Not mentioned
·What should I compare when choosing where to buy World Cup supplies: price, speed, or selection?Not mentioned
·Where can I find curated World Cup party shopping lists?Not mentioned
Which retail brands do people associate most with World Cup shopping?Gemini
The wider picture

Best Buy also shows up in 1 more World Cup categories

Beyond Retail / Ecommerce, here is where Best Buy ranks across the rest of the World Cup. We did not break down the 30 prompts for each, this is the position at a glance.

TV / Home Internet Setup#11 of 1512.0%
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