FIFA World Cup 2026
The biggest sporting event in history. 48 nations. 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. 104 matches. This is the fan travel opportunity of a generation.
Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets
Official tickets via FIFA + authorised exchanges. Register early for ballot access.
All 16 Host Cities
The 2026 World Cup spans 11 US cities, 2 Canadian cities, and 3 Mexican cities. The Final is at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — the world's biggest football match in the world's greatest city.
| City | Stage | Fly |
|---|---|---|
🇺🇸 New York / NJ 82,500 cap. | Final | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Los Angeles 70,240 cap. | Premium | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Dallas / Fort Worth 80,000 cap. | Semi-Final | Flights → |
🇺🇸 San Francisco / Bay 68,500 cap. | Premium | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Miami 65,326 cap. | Quarter-Final | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Boston 65,878 cap. | Group | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Seattle 69,000 cap. | Group | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Atlanta 71,000 cap. | Quarter-Final | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Philadelphia 69,176 cap. | Premium | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Kansas City 76,416 cap. | Semi-Final | Flights → |
🇺🇸 Houston 72,220 cap. | Round of 16 | Flights → |
🇨🇦 Toronto 45,000 cap. | Round of 16 | Flights → |
🇨🇦 Vancouver 54,500 cap. | Round of 16 | Flights → |
🇲🇽 Mexico City 87,523 cap. | Premium | Flights → |
🇲🇽 Guadalajara 49,850 cap. | Round of 16 | Flights → |
🇲🇽 Monterrey 53,500 cap. | Quarter-Final | Flights → |
World Cup Road Trip Ideas
With 16 cities across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is made for a multi-city road trip. Here are four routes worth planning.
East Coast Classic
New York → Philadelphia → Boston → Washington DC
Historic NFL stadiums, world-class cities, and the most iconic football atmosphere in the US. 4 cities in 10 days by train or short flights.
Sunshine & Football
Miami → Atlanta → Dallas
Sun-soaked football with Latin fan atmosphere in Miami, Southern hospitality in Atlanta, and the world's largest indoor stadium in Arlington, Texas.
West Coast Journey
Los Angeles → San Francisco → Seattle
Hollywood glamour, Silicon Valley, and Pacific Northwest greenery — with Premier League-quality football at three spectacular venues.
City Spotlights
New York — The Final
MetLife Stadium · Jul 19, 2026
The World Cup Final returns to North America at the world's greatest city. The Meadowlands has hosted the Super Bowl. Now it hosts the biggest match in football. Take the NJ Transit from Penn Station — 30 min direct.
Flights to New York →Mexico City — Azteca
Estadio Azteca · Group Stage
The legendary Azteca — home of the Hand of God, the Goal of the Century, two World Cup finals. Sitting in 87,000-capacity Azteca for a World Cup game is a bucket-list football moment.
Flights to Mexico City →Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium · Group Stage + KO
Hollywood + World Cup football. SoFi Stadium is the most expensive ever built and is spectacular. Inglewood in summer, beaches at Santa Monica, and the Hollywood Hills — combine with the Bay Area or San Diego.
Flights to Los Angeles →Hotels — New York (World Cup Final City)
Manhattan hotels during Final week will sell out 6–12 months in advance. Book immediately.
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World Cup 2026 Fan Travel Tips
Ticket strategy
Register on tickets.fifa.com NOW — even if ticket sales haven't opened. The ballot system rewards early registrants. Consider hospitality packages for guaranteed seats. Secondary market tickets (TicketNetwork, StubHub) will be available but at significant premium, especially for Final and semi-finals.
Book accommodation first
Book your hotel before you have a ticket. Hotel inventory near World Cup stadiums is finite and prices 3–5× during match days. A hotel booking can be cancelled — a sold-out market cannot be fixed. Focus on transport links to the stadium, not walking distance.
Multi-city routing
The US domestic flight network is excellent — Southwest, Delta, and United connect all World Cup cities with 2–3 hour flights. Amtrak connects East Coast cities. Rent a car for the West Coast and Texas corridors. Budget 1–2 days between cities to avoid match-day flight chaos.
Beyond the matches
World Cup travel is as much about the cities as the football. NYC, LA, Miami, Mexico City, and Toronto are world-class destinations in their own right. Plan 3–4 days per city minimum. The fan parks (FIFA Fan Zones) will be spectacular — free entry and massive screens for fans without match tickets.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — FAQ
How do you buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets?
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets are sold exclusively through the official FIFA ticketing platform (tickets.fifa.com). The sales process includes a ballot phase for group stage matches and a first-come-first-served phase for matches that are not oversubscribed. Register on the FIFA platform early to receive notifications about ticket sales. Hospitality packages are also available through FIFA's official hospitality programme. Secondary market sales may be available via authorised platforms.
Which World Cup 2026 host city is best for tourists?
New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) is the most iconic — combining world-class football with the world's most famous city. Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) is perfect for warm weather and entertainment. Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) is legendary — the 1970 and 1986 World Cup final venue, in one of the world's great cities. Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) has the best weather and a Latin fan atmosphere. For group stage matches, secondary cities like Seattle, Dallas, or Kansas City often offer better tickets and prices.
How early should you book for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Book flights and hotels for World Cup 2026 as soon as possible — ideally 12–18 months before the tournament (by mid-2025). Host city hotels near stadiums will sell out months before the tournament starts. For New York, LA, and Mexico City especially, room inventory is extremely limited during match days. Consider staying 30–60 minutes outside the host city and commuting to the stadium — this dramatically widens accommodation options.
Can you visit multiple World Cup 2026 host cities?
Yes — a multi-city World Cup road trip is one of the great fan travel experiences. The US host cities are well-connected by domestic flights (mostly 3–5 hours apart). A popular route: follow your national team through the group stage into the knockout rounds as their location becomes clear. Alternatively, plan a fixed itinerary: New York → Washington DC → Boston, or LA → San Francisco → Seattle on the West Coast. Mexico City can be added as a separate leg via a short flight from Houston or Dallas.
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