Unofficial fan travel guide

Plan your World Cup 2026 matchday

Find host city guides, stadium transport notes, ticket safety tips, travel checklists, and a lightweight itinerary planner for the 2026 tournament.

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Opening match

Mexico City hosts the opening match on June 11, 2026.

Final

New York/New Jersey hosts the final on July 19, 2026.

16 host cities

The tournament spans Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 host cities.

104 matches

The expanded 48-team format creates more matchdays, more travel choices, and more city-specific planning needs.

Source policy

Official sources to verify before booking

We separate verified facts from planning guidance. Tournament dates, host cities, venues, ticketing, and official schedule facts should be checked against FIFA and official host-city sources. Hotel, transport, and neighborhood notes are practical planning guidance and should be rechecked before travel.

FIFA World Cup 2026 official schedule Match schedule, venues, dates, and live fixture updates. FIFA World Cup 2026 host countries and cities Official host city and country information. FIFA tickets Official ticketing information and links. FIFA hospitality Official hospitality information.

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