World Cup 2026 host cities: a travel guide to Canada, Mexico and the USA
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, the world’s biggest football tournament will be hosted across three countries — namely Canada, Mexico and the United States — and played across 16 host cities throughout the American continent. In this travel guide, I’m approaching the World Cup from a traveler’s perspective. I’ll focus only on destinations I’ve personally visited and covered on the blog, sharing first-hand insights to help you plan a trip that goes far beyond the stadiums. Whether you’re planning to attend a match, follow the tournament across several cities or simply experience the FIFA World Cup atmosphere in one iconic destination, this guide will help you understand where the games will be played, what each city is like, and where to find more in-depth travel inspiration.
