The World Cup comes to North America
On 11 June 2026, the FIFA World Cup kicks off across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the largest edition of the tournament in history. With 48 nations in 12 groups of four, every fan is guaranteed to see their team play at least three group-stage matches.
For supporters planning to make the trip, those three confirmed group-stage games can mean two or even three distinct cities to reach, often hundreds or thousands of miles apart. That is exactly where smart routing makes all the difference: a multi-city itinerary that flows from the first match to the second and the third, without unnecessary backtracking to a hub in between.
In this guide we have built a complete fan-travel plan for 13 of the tournament's highest-profile teams, covering every inhabited continent. Each section covers the long-haul flight from the team's home country into the first match city, the onward legs connecting all three group-stage venues, and the journey home, laid out as a route map you can open and save directly in the app.
Group-stage venues, opponents, and match dates are confirmed per the official FIFA 2026 schedule. For the latest updates, visit FIFA.com .
All 13 teams at a glance
| Team | Match cities | Long-haul gateway | Economy est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Kansas City · Dallas | EZE → DFW | $1,800–$2,800 |
| Brazil | New York/NJ · Philadelphia · Miami | GRU → EWR | $1,600–$2,400 |
| France | New York/NJ · Philadelphia · Boston | CDG → JFK | $1,400–$2,200 |
| England | Dallas · Boston · New York/NJ | LHR → DFW | $1,400–$2,100 |
| Germany | Houston · Toronto · New York/NJ | FRA → IAH | $1,600–$2,500 |
| Spain | Atlanta · Guadalajara | MAD → ATL | $1,300–$2,000 |
| Portugal | Houston · Miami | LIS → IAH | $1,500–$2,200 |
| Netherlands | Dallas · Houston · Kansas City | AMS → JFK | $1,500–$2,300 |
| Belgium | Seattle · Los Angeles · Vancouver | BRU → SEA | $1,600–$2,500 |
| Morocco | New York/NJ · Boston · Atlanta | CMN → JFK | $1,300–$2,000 |
| Mexico | Mexico City · Guadalajara | LAX → MEX | $600–$1,200 |
| Japan | Dallas · Monterrey | HND → DFW | $2,200–$3,500 |
| Australia | Vancouver · Seattle · San Francisco | SYD → YVR | $2,200–$3,400 |
Argentina
Group stage venues: Kansas City · Dallas
- Match 1 - 16 Jun · vs Algeria · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- Match 2 - 22 Jun · vs Austria · AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- Match 3 - 27 Jun · vs Jordan · AT&T Stadium, Dallas
The reigning world champions open their title defence in Group J at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, one of the loudest sporting venues on the planet (16 June, vs Algeria), before moving to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for both their second (22 June, vs Austria) and third (27 June, vs Jordan) group matches. One key advantage for Argentine supporters: with Matches 2 and 3 both in Dallas, you can base yourself in the DFW area for an entire week after Kansas City.
American Airlines is the standout carrier for this itinerary. AA908 (EZE–MIA, ~9 h 30 min) is the main outbound option, connecting via Miami to Kansas City on AA773; AA997 (DFW–EZE, ~10 h 30 min) offers the convenient non-stop return. LATAM's EZE–MIA service (~10 h) combined with an AA or Southwest connection to MCI is a strong alternative, often $150–$200 cheaper. Domestic AA services then cover the MCI–DFW hop in 1 h 45 min for under $200. With Matches 2 and 3 both at AT&T Stadium you base yourself in Dallas for an entire week, unusually efficient for a World Cup itinerary.
EZE → MCI → DFW → EZE
- EZE → MCI: ~13 h via hub
- MCI → DFW: ~1 h 45 min
- DFW → EZE: ~10 h 30 min
Economy: ~$1,800–$2,800 pp · Long-haul return (EZE⇄DFW) ~$1,000–$1,400 · Domestic MCI↔DFW ~$150–$250 · Business class ~$6,500–$10,000
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Brazil
Group stage venues: New York/New Jersey · Philadelphia · Miami
- Match 1 - 13 Jun · vs Morocco · MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ
- Match 2 - 19 Jun · vs Haiti · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Match 3 - 24 Jun · vs Scotland · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Brazil's Group C sends the five-time world champions on a tour of the US East Coast and South. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey stages the opener against Morocco (13 June), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosts Match 2 against Haiti (19 June), and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami closes out the group stage against Scotland (24 June). It is one of the most well-connected fan-travel corridors in the entire tournament, with three world-class cities each within 2–3 hours of the next.
United and LATAM are the top carriers for this corridor: United's UA148 (GRU–EWR, ~8 h 50 min) offers a convenient daily non-stop into Newark, placing you within 30 minutes of MetLife Stadium; LATAM (GRU–JFK, ~9 h 55 min) is a strong alternative. After MetLife, the New York–Philadelphia hop is 1 h 20 min on AA or United (~$80–$150) or a scenic 90-minute Amtrak ride for under $50. Philadelphia–Miami is 2 h 30 min on American or Spirit (~$100–$200). American's AA929 (MIA–GRU, ~9 h 30 min) closes the East Coast triangle homeward.
GRU → EWR → PHL → MIA → GRU
- GRU → EWR: ~10 h
- EWR → PHL: ~1 h 20 min
- PHL → MIA: ~2 h 30 min
- MIA → GRU: ~9 h 30 min
Economy: ~$1,600–$2,400 pp · Long-haul return (GRU⇄EWR/MIA) ~$800–$1,200 · Domestic connectors ~$200–$350 · Business class ~$5,500–$9,000
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France
Group stage venues: New York/New Jersey · Philadelphia · Boston
- Match 1 - 16 Jun · vs Senegal · MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ
- Match 2 - 22 Jun · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Match 3 - 26 Jun · vs Norway · Gillette Stadium, Boston
Les Bleus land in the US Northeast Corridor for the entire group stage, one of the most intensely connected stretches of the North American continent. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford hosts the opener in Group I (16 June, vs Senegal), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia stages Match 2 (22 June), and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, just outside Boston, closes out the group stage (26 June, vs Norway). It is a natural south-to-north progression along the coast with minimal dead-leg travel between stages.
Air France's AF006 departs Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) daily and arrives New York JFK in ~8 h 30 min, book this route 4–6 months out as it fills quickly around major events; from JFK, supporters reach MetLife Stadium via AirTrain + NJ Transit in about 1 h. The JFK–PHL connector is 1 h 20 min on American or United (~$80–$150), or a scenic 90-minute Amtrak for under $50. PHL to Boston Logan (BOS) is 1 h 30 min on American, Delta or JetBlue (~$80–$150). For the homeward leg, Air France's AF333 and Delta's DL264 both serve Boston–CDG non-stop in just over 7 h.
CDG → JFK → PHL → BOS → CDG
- CDG → JFK: ~8 h 30 min
- JFK → PHL: ~1 h 20 min
- PHL → BOS: ~1 h 30 min
- BOS → CDG: ~7 h
Economy: ~$1,400–$2,200 pp · Long-haul return (CDG⇄JFK/BOS) ~$700–$1,100 · Domestic connectors ~$160–$300 · Business class ~$5,000–$8,500
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England
Group stage venues: Dallas · Boston · New York/New Jersey
- Match 1 - 17 Jun · vs Croatia · AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- Match 2 - 23 Jun · vs Ghana · Gillette Stadium, Boston
- Match 3 - 27 Jun · vs Panama · MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ
England's Group L itinerary takes the Three Lions from the heart of Texas to the New England coastline to the greatest metropolitan stage on earth. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, one of the largest and most electric venues in the tournament, hosts the opener on 17 June (vs Croatia). Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, just outside Boston, stages Match 2 on 23 June (vs Ghana). And MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the home of the Final itself, closes out England's group stage on 27 June (vs Panama).
British Airways' BA193 (LHR–DFW, ~9 h 30 min) is the premium choice for Three Lions fans; American's AA50 on the same route typically offers the strongest economy fares. After Match 1 in Arlington, American's DFW–BOS service makes the 3 h 30 min northbound hop (~$150–$250). The final Boston-to-New York leg is 1 h 20 min on United ( UA1307 ), Delta or JetBlue (~$80–$150), or a comfortable 4-hour Amtrak Northeast Regional for $50–$80. United's UA14 (EWR–LHR, ~7 h) or British Airways' BA112 serve the return transatlantic segment.
LHR → DFW → BOS → EWR → LHR
- LHR → DFW: ~9 h 30 min
- DFW → BOS: ~3 h 30 min
- BOS → EWR: ~1 h 20 min
- EWR → LHR: ~7 h
Economy: ~$1,400–$2,100 pp · Long-haul return (LHR⇄DFW/EWR) ~$700–$1,100 · Domestic connectors ~$200–$400 · Business class ~$5,000–$8,000
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Germany
Group stage venues: Houston · Toronto · New York/New Jersey
- Match 1 - 14 Jun · vs Curaçao · NRG Stadium, Houston
- Match 2 - 20 Jun · vs Côte d’Ivoire · BMO Field, Toronto
- Match 3 - 25 Jun · vs Ecuador · MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ
A truly continental Group E itinerary awaits Die Mannschaft, three matches spread across two nations. NRG Stadium in Houston, home of the NFL's Texans, opens proceedings (14 June, vs Curaçao) before the group takes a sharp northward turn across the border to BMO Field in Toronto, Canada (20 June, vs Côte d'Ivoire). The group stage finale brings Germany all the way to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (25 June, vs Ecuador), the same venue where the tournament's Final will be played in July.
Lufthansa's LH440 departs Frankfurt (FRA) every afternoon for Houston Intercontinental (IAH), landing in ~10 h 30 min, one of few European non-stops into Texas, typically priced at $650–$950 economy. From Houston, Air Canada's AC590 connects to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) in ~3 h 10 min (~$200–$350). The Toronto-to-New York leg is 1 h 25 min on Porter, Air Canada or United (~$100–$200). Lufthansa's LH403 (EWR–FRA, ~8 h) closes the three-country arc homeward.
FRA → IAH → YYZ → EWR → FRA
- FRA → IAH: ~10 h 30 min
- IAH → YYZ: ~3 h 10 min
- YYZ → EWR: ~1 h 30 min
- EWR → FRA: ~8 h
Economy: ~$1,600–$2,500 pp · Long-haul return (FRA⇄IAH/EWR) ~$800–$1,200 · Two domestic connectors ~$300–$550 · Business class ~$5,500–$9,500
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Spain
Group stage venues: Atlanta · Guadalajara
- Match 1 - 15 Jun · vs Cabo Verde · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Match 2 - 21 Jun · vs Saudi Arabia · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Match 3 - 26 Jun · Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
La Roja enjoy one of the most logistically simple group stages in the tournament. Both the opener (15 June, vs Cabo Verde) and Match 2 (21 June, vs Saudi Arabia) are played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, one of the most visually spectacular venues in the competition. This gives Spanish supporters the rare luxury of basing themselves entirely in Atlanta for the first two rounds without moving hotels. Match 3 on 26 June then provides a spectacular finale at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, a venue with an intensely passionate Latin American atmosphere.
Delta's DL109 operates Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) daily in ~9 h, typically priced at $550–$850 economy. With both Match 1 and Match 2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, there is no intercity hopping required between those two fixtures, an unusual luxury that cuts two short-haul flights and two hotel changes from the trip. After Match 2, Delta's DL1992 non-stop ATL–GDL service covers the ~4 h jump to Guadalajara (~$250–$400). Return from GDL to Madrid on Iberia routes via Mexico City (~11 h total).
MAD → ATL → GDL → MAD
- MAD → ATL: ~9 h 30 min
- ATL → GDL: ~4 h
- GDL → MAD: ~11 h via MEX
Economy: ~$1,300–$2,000 pp · Long-haul return (MAD⇄ATL/GDL) ~$800–$1,300 · ATL–GDL connector ~$250–$400 · Business class ~$4,500–$7,500
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Portugal
Group stage venues: Houston · Miami
- Match 1 - 17 Jun · NRG Stadium, Houston
- Match 2 - 23 Jun · vs Uzbekistan · NRG Stadium, Houston
- Match 3 - 27 Jun · vs Colombia · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Portugal's Group K delivers a concentrated but rewarding itinerary. Both the opener (17 June, vs playoff qualifier) and Match 2 (23 June, vs Uzbekistan) are staged at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, an exceptional travel advantage that allows fans to fly in once and attend two matches without moving hotels. The group stage then closes with a spectacular finale at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (27 June, vs Colombia), a city with one of the largest Portuguese-speaking communities in North America.
TAP Air Portugal's TP223 (LIS–MIA, ~9 h) pairs most cleanly with this itinerary: fly into Miami, then connect via American or United to Houston Intercontinental (IAH) in ~2 h 30 min, totalling ~13 h. Alternatively, United's code-share via Newark gets you into IAH in a similar timeframe. After two matches at NRG Stadium the IAH–MIA leg is $100–$200 on American, United or Spirit. TAP's TP224 (MIA–LIS, ~8 h) then closes the efficient two-city itinerary.
LIS → IAH → MIA → LIS
- LIS → IAH: ~13 h via hub
- IAH → MIA: ~2 h 30 min
- MIA → LIS: ~8 h 30 min
Economy: ~$1,500–$2,200 pp · Long-haul return (LIS⇄IAH/MIA) ~$800–$1,200 · IAH–MIA return ~$150–$250 · Business class ~$5,000–$8,500
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Netherlands
Group stage venues: Dallas · Houston · Kansas City
- Match 1 - 14 Jun · vs Japan · AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- Match 2 - 20 Jun · NRG Stadium, Houston
- Match 3 - 25 Jun · vs Tunisia · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Oranje fans get an all-Texas-and-Kansas arc for the group stage. AT&T Stadium in Arlington opens proceedings on 14 June with the highly anticipated clash against Japan, a standout fixture of the entire group stage. NRG Stadium in Houston hosts Match 2 on 20 June, just 240 miles south of Dallas. The adventure then moves north to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri for the group finale on 25 June (vs Tunisia), one of the loudest outdoor stadiums on the continent and a truly electric World Cup setting.
KLM's KL641 departs Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) every afternoon for New York JFK, arriving in ~8 h 15 min, book the World Business Class cabin on this route for one of the best transatlantic products in the sky. From JFK, a domestic connector (American or Delta, ~3 h 30 min) reaches Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in time for Match 1. The DFW–IAH domestic hop is 1 h on American (~$80–$150). From Houston, United's UA1927 covers IAH–MCI in ~2 h (~$100–$200). For the return, Delta's DL1660 connects MCI–ATL (~2 h), then KLM's KL622 (ATL–AMS, ~9 h 30 min) closes the journey overnight (~12–13 h total).
AMS → JFK → DFW → IAH → MCI → AMS
- AMS → JFK: ~8 h 15 min
- JFK → DFW: ~3 h 30 min
- DFW → IAH: ~1 h
- IAH → MCI: ~2 h
- MCI → AMS: ~11 h via hub
Economy: ~$1,500–$2,300 pp · Long-haul return (AMS⇄JFK/MCI) ~$800–$1,200 · Three domestic hops ~$350–$550 · Business class ~$5,000–$8,500
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Belgium
Group stage venues: Seattle · Los Angeles · Vancouver
- Match 1 - 15 Jun · vs Egypt · Lumen Field, Seattle
- Match 2 - 21 Jun · vs Iran · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Match 3 - 26 Jun · vs New Zealand · BC Place, Vancouver
Les Diables Rouges draw a spectacular western North America arc across Group G, three matches in three of the most iconic Pacific-facing cities on the continent. Lumen Field in Seattle (15 June, vs Egypt) is one of the tournament's most atmospheric venues, famous for its extraordinary crowd noise. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles (21 June, vs Iran) is among the most technologically advanced and glamorous settings in global sport. BC Place in Vancouver (26 June, vs New Zealand) closes out the group in one of North America's most liveable cities, completing a coastal arc of extraordinary variety.
There is no direct Brussels–Seattle service; the sharpest routing is United's UA951 (BRU–IAD) connecting to UA1303 (IAD–SEA), ~12–13 h total, or KLM's connection via Amsterdam (~13–14 h). Alaska's AS flies Seattle–LAX in ~2 h 30 min and is typically the cheapest option ($80–$160). After the Los Angeles fixture, Air Canada's AC7324 (LAX–YVR, ~2 h 45 min) covers the northward hop (~$100–$180). For the return, British Airways' BA84 (YVR–LHR, ~8 h 25 min) or KLM via AMS connects back to BRU.
BRU → SEA → LAX → YVR → BRU
- BRU → SEA: ~12 h via hub
- SEA → LAX: ~2 h 30 min
- LAX → YVR: ~2 h 45 min
- YVR → BRU: ~10 h via hub
Economy: ~$1,600–$2,500 pp · Long-haul return (BRU⇄SEA/YVR) ~$900–$1,400 · Two domestic hops ~$200–$340 · Business class ~$5,500–$9,500
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Morocco
Group stage venues: New York/New Jersey · Boston · Atlanta
- Match 1 - 13 Jun · vs Brazil · MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ
- Match 2 - 19 Jun · vs Scotland · Gillette Stadium, Boston
- Match 3 - 24 Jun · vs Haiti · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
After their historic semi-final run in Qatar 2022, Morocco arrive at the 2026 World Cup as one of the most anticipated teams in the tournament. Their Group C journey stretches across the US East Coast and South: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford stages the opener against Brazil (13 June), Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (Boston) hosts Match 2 against Scotland (19 June), and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta stages the group finale against Haiti (24 June). It is an itinerary befitting one of the world's most passionate travelling support bases.
Royal Air Maroc's AT200 operates Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN) to New York JFK non-stop in ~7 h 45 min, one of the best-value transatlantic long-hauls in this guide, typically priced from $450–$750 economy. After landing at JFK, a short AirTrain transfer repositions fans to EWR for MetLife. The EWR–BOS leg is 1 h 20 min on United ( UA375 , ~$80–$150), or a scenic 4-hour Amtrak Acela. Boston–Atlanta is 2 h 30 min on Delta or American (~$100–$200). Royal Air Maroc's AT201 (JFK–CMN) or Iberia via MAD provide reliable homeward options.
CMN → EWR → BOS → ATL → CMN
- CMN → EWR: ~10 h via hub (JFK)
- EWR → BOS: ~1 h 20 min
- BOS → ATL: ~2 h 30 min
- ATL → CMN: ~11 h via hub
Economy: ~$1,300–$2,000 pp · Long-haul return (CMN⇄JFK) ~$600–$1,000 · Domestic connectors ~$200–$350 · Business class ~$4,500–$7,500
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Mexico
Group stage venues: Mexico City · Guadalajara
- Match 1 - 11 Jun · vs South Africa · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Match 2 - 18 Jun · vs Korea Republic · Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
- Match 3 - 24 Jun · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
As one of three host nations, El Tri enjoy the privilege of playing all three Group A matches on home soil. The iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the only stadium in history to have hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals, stages both the opener (11 June, vs South Africa) and the group finale (24 June). Estadio Akron in Guadalajara hosts Match 2 (18 June, vs Korea Republic). For Mexican supporters already living in Mexico, this is the most accessible World Cup imaginable. For the tens of millions in the Mexican diaspora, it is a chance to make the journey home.
Aeroméxico's AM649 (LAX–MEX, ~3 h 40 min, several daily departures) and Volaris' budget LAX–MEX services make this the most affordable long-haul itinerary in this guide, economy fares from $250–$450 return. After Match 1 at the Azteca, Aeroméxico or Volaris cover the MEX–GDL hop in 1 h for under $80 each way. Match 3 then brings the group back to Mexico City, making El Tri the only team in this guide whose fans return to their first venue for the finale. LA-based fans with more time can also fly into Tijuana (TIJ) on Southwest and cross overland.
LAX → MEX → GDL → MEX → LAX
- LAX → MEX: ~3 h 30 min
- MEX → GDL: ~1 h
- GDL → MEX: ~1 h
- MEX → LAX: ~3 h 30 min
Economy: ~$600–$1,200 pp - most affordable in this guide · Long-haul return (LAX⇄MEX) ~$300–$500 · Domestic MEX↔GDL ~$100–$160 · Business class ~$1,500–$2,500
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Japan
Group stage venues: Dallas · Monterrey
- Match 1 - 14 Jun · vs Netherlands · AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- Match 2 - 20 Jun · vs Tunisia · Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
- Match 3 - 25 Jun · AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Japan's Group F itinerary has a satisfying symmetry: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas hosts both the opener (14 June, vs Netherlands, a standout Group F clash) and the group finale (25 June), bookending a mid-tournament adventure to Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico, for Match 2 (20 June, vs Tunisia). Dallas/Fort Worth is among the best-positioned US hubs for transpacific travellers from Japan, with among the most direct connections to the Mexican border region.
Japan Airlines' JL12 (HND–DFW, ~11 h 40 min) and American Airlines' AA176 (HND–DFW, ~13 h) both operate the transpacific crossing daily; JAL's business class consistently ranks among the world's best. After Match 1, American's AA2761 DFW–MTY service covers the ~2 h southern leg to Monterrey (~$200–$350). The MTY–DFW return for Match 3 mirrors the same route on AA2761. Japan Airlines' JL11 (DFW–HND, ~13 h 40 min) closes the transpacific arc.
HND → DFW → MTY → DFW → HND
- HND → DFW: ~13 h
- DFW → MTY: ~2 h
- MTY → DFW: ~2 h
- DFW → HND: ~13 h
Economy: ~$2,200–$3,500 pp · Long-haul return (HND⇄DFW) ~$1,000–$1,500 · DFW↔MTY return ~$400–$700 · Business class ~$8,000–$14,000
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Australia
Group stage venues: Vancouver · Seattle · San Francisco Bay Area
- Match 1 - 13 Jun · BC Place, Vancouver
- Match 2 - 19 Jun · vs USA · Lumen Field, Seattle
- Match 3 - 25 Jun · vs Paraguay · Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
The Socceroos get the most geographically logical routing for any Australian supporter crossing the Pacific: a natural south-flowing arc along the western coast of North America. BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia stages the Group D opener (13 June), Lumen Field in Seattle hosts Match 2 (19 June, vs USA), and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the heart of Silicon Valley, closes out the group stage (25 June, vs Paraguay). Each city is just 45 minutes to 2 hours from the next, making this the most travel-efficient group itinerary for a team flying from Australasia.
Air Canada's AC34 (SYD–YVR, ~15 h 30 min) is the primary routing, with fares typically $1,000–$1,500 economy; Qantas' QF75 (SYD–YVR, ~15 h) is a strong alternative worth checking for points redemptions. After Match 1 in Vancouver, Alaska's AS2042 covers the ~1-hour YVR–SEA hop for under $150, though the Amtrak Cascades train for ~$50 is arguably the more enjoyable option. Alaska handles the SEA–SFO leg in ~2 h ($80–$160). United's UA863 (SFO–SYD, ~15 h 30 min non-stop) closes the transpacific arc.
SYD → YVR → SEA → SFO → SYD
- SYD → YVR: ~15 h via connection
- YVR → SEA: ~45 min
- SEA → SFO: ~2 h
- SFO → SYD: ~15 h 30 min
Economy: ~$2,200–$3,400 pp · Long-haul return (SYD⇄YVR/SFO) ~$1,100–$1,700 · Domestic connectors ~$200–$310 · Business class ~$8,000–$14,000
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Plan your trip, tips for every itinerary
A few universal tips for supporters planning any of the itineraries above:
- Book early: Transatlantic demand for June 2026 is already elevated. Business and premium economy cabins on peak dates around match days will fill first.
- Use multi-city search tools: Rather than booking two separate one-way tickets, search for open-jaw or multi-city itineraries, they are typically cheaper and avoid redundant backtracking.
- Domestic flexibility: For the intercity leg inside the US or Canada, Southwest, JetBlue and Alaska often offer fares not visible on global distribution systems. Check their own websites directly.
- Allow buffer days: Build in at least one rest day between your arrival flight and match day to recover from jet lag, especially on the longer Asia and Australasia corridors.
- Save your route: Each itinerary map above can be opened and saved in My Flight Routes so you have the full multi-leg route at your fingertips whenever you need it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to follow your team to the 2026 World Cup?
Costs vary significantly by origin. Fans from within North America (such as Mexico supporters flying from Los Angeles) can complete a full group-stage trip for as little as $600–$1,200 per person in economy. European fans should budget roughly $1,400–$2,500 , while supporters from Japan and Australia face the highest costs at $2,200–$3,500 . All figures cover return flights only, accommodation, match tickets, and local transport are additional. Business class travellers should expect to multiply by roughly 3–5×.
Which 2026 World Cup host city is cheapest to fly into?
For most international travellers, Miami , New York/Newark and Atlanta attract the most competitive long-haul fares thanks to the volume of transatlantic routes serving each city. Dallas/Fort Worth is the best-connected hub for transpacific arrivals. Vancouver is typically the entry point of choice from Asia-Pacific.
When should I book flights for the 2026 World Cup?
For the best combination of seat availability and price, book long-haul international flights 5–8 months in advance . Domestic connectors between US and Canadian cities can be booked closer to travel (2–3 months out), but avoid leaving transatlantic or transpacific legs later than April 2026, prices on match-day dates are already rising.
Do I need a visa to attend the 2026 World Cup?
Requirements depend on your nationality and host country. For the United States , most Western European, South American, Australian and Japanese passport holders qualify for an ESTA (online, $21). For Canada , many nationalities need an eTA (online, CAD $7). For Mexico , most visitors receive a free Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) on arrival or online. Always verify at your government's official travel portal well in advance.
Can I book one ticket covering all three match cities?
Yes, and it is strongly recommended. A single open-jaw or multi-city itinerary (for example, fly into Dallas and home from New York) is almost always cheaper than two separate one-way tickets and avoids unnecessary backtracking. Most booking platforms support multi-city search. You can also use My Flight Routes to map your full itinerary across all three venues before you book.
Which team is cheapest to follow at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico is the most affordable team in this guide by a wide margin. As a host nation, El Tri plays all three group matches on home soil, two at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and one at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Fans flying from Los Angeles can return for under $350, with domestic hops under $80 each way. Total economy budget: $600–$1,200 per person .