After nearly a decade of anticipation, the FIFA World Cup is returning to the United States and North America for the first time in 32 years.
2026's tournament has also been expanded from 32 to 48 teams, which means more matches—104 to be exact—and more host cities.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or you're returning to a city to showcase your fandom this summer, dive into our helpful guides to ensure you make the most of your World Cup travel.
Travel Guides for United States World Cup Host Cities
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts preparing for a soccer match. (Photo Credit: Adobe/Keith J Sfinx)
The World Cup returns to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 this summer, with 11 different cities having been selected to host 78 matches over the next five and a half weeks.
The U.S. men's national team will kick off the festivities on home soil in a matchup versus Group D foe Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12, and the tournament will reach a crescendo when a champion is crowned across the country at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside of New York City on July 19.
In between, matches will also be played in Atlanta, Boston (Foxborough), Dallas (Arlington), Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco (Santa Clara) and Seattle.
Dallas will host more matches than any other host city with nine games scheduled, including a monumental semifinal showdown on July 14. However, every U.S. city will host at least six matches, including one knockout stage game.
Atlanta World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Boston World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Dallas World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Houston World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Kansas City World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Miami World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
New York World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Philadelphia World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
San Francisco World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Seattle World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Travel Guides for Canada World Cup Host Cities
Aerial view of Toronto's BMO Field at sunset. (Photo Credit: Adobe/Wirestock)
Canada will host the World Cup for the first time in history this summer, with the country receiving 13 matches to be played in Toronto and Vancouver.
The latter will host seven matches, including win-or-go-home knockout stage battles on July 2 (Round of 32) and July 7 (Round of 16). Meanwhile, Toronto will host six matches, including the Canada men's national team's Group B opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.
Vancouver World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Toronto World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Travel Guides for Mexico World Cup Host Cities
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Adobe/Stacy)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off where it was held 40 years ago, in Mexico, where the host nation will open against South Africa in Group A action from the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11.
The country, which has now hosted soccer's biggest tournament three times since 1970, will host 13 total matches across three cities, including Mexico City, Guadalajara (Zapopan) and Monterey (Guadalupe).
Mexico City will host five matches, including knockout stage showdowns on June 30 (Round of 32) and July 5 (Round of 16), while Monterrey and Guadalajara will each host four matches.
Mexico City World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Guadalajara World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
Monterrey World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Do and Eat
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