2026 World Cup: Complete USA Match Guide (Host Cities · Entry · Watching the Games)

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2026 World Cup USA Match-Watching Guide2026 World Cup USA Guide

11 host cities, from the New York final to SoFi on the West Coast, with entry, transit, and accommodation all rounded up in one place.11 host cities — entry, transit, and stays from the NY final to the West Coast.

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The downtown Los Angeles skyline behind rows of palm trees
West CoastWest
Los Angeles SoFi StadiumLos Angeles SoFi Stadium

Gateway to the West Coast, with matches at SoFi Stadium.West-coast gateway with matches at SoFi Stadium.

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Miami Beach's golden sands, emerald waters, and the high-rises along the shore
SoutheastSE
Miami Hard Rock StadiumMiami Hard Rock Stadium

Sunny beaches and a passion for soccer.Sun, beaches, and football energy.

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American football players poised at the line of scrimmage under the stadium lights at dusk
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From East Coast to West Coast, All of America in a FrenzyCoast to Coast, USA on Fire

11 cities kick off at the same time.11 cities kick off together.

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11 host cities and venues11 Host Cities & Venues

The 2026 World Cup has 11 host cities in the United States. Listed below are each city's venue along with a one-line transport/feature highlight; the exact schedule, kickoff times and matchups are all subject to FIFA's official information.The 2026 World Cup uses 11 US host cities. Each card lists the venue with one transit or feature note; exact fixtures, kickoff times, and match-ups always follow FIFA official sources.

Final venueFinal Venue

New York / New Jersey — MetLife StadiumNew York / New Jersey — MetLife Stadium

  • Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, it is the host venue for the 2026 World Cup final.
  • You can take NJ Transit from Manhattan to the Meadowlands; match-day traffic and service are subject to official announcements.
  • Match times and the final's time are subject to FIFA's official information.
Source:FIFA official page
  • In East Rutherford, New Jersey; the venue hosts the 2026 World Cup final.
  • Reachable from Manhattan via NJ Transit to the Meadowlands; matchday service follows official notices.
  • Fixtures and the final date follow FIFA official sources.
Source: FIFA official page
West CoastWest

Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium (Inglewood)Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium (Inglewood)

  • The venue is located in Inglewood; the official Fan Festival is set at the LA Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park.
  • The official page lists match-day transport options such as the Metro, shuttle, reserved parking, rideshare zones, and walking routes.
  • Side trips: Exposition Park, Downtown LA, and Santa Monica / Venice can be arranged based on travel time.
Source:Los Angeles FWC26
  • The venue is in Inglewood; the official Fan Festival is at the LA Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park.
  • The official page lists Metro, shuttles, reserved parking, rideshare zones, and pedestrian routes for matchdays.
  • Side trips: Exposition Park, Downtown LA, Santa Monica / Venice can be planned around transit time.
Source: Los Angeles FWC26
SouthSouth

Dallas - AT&T Stadium (Arlington)Dallas — AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

  • The venue is in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, and is a large indoor, air-conditioned stadium.
  • Public transit in Arlington is limited, so on match days people mostly rely on official shuttles, parking, or rideshare; please refer to the host city's official page.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, and is a large climate-controlled stadium.
  • Arlington has limited transit, so matchdays rely on official shuttles, parking, or rideshare; follow the host city page.
Source: FIFA official page
SoutheastSoutheast

Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • The venue is located in downtown Atlanta and is an indoor stadium with a retractable roof.
  • Close to a MARTA rapid transit station, it's one of the few World Cup venues you can reach directly by rail; service frequency is subject to official information.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue sits in downtown Atlanta and has a retractable roof.
  • It is near a MARTA rail station, one of the few World Cup venues reachable directly by rail; service follows official notices.
Source: FIFA official page
SouthSouth

Houston — NRG StadiumHouston — NRG Stadium

  • The venue is located at NRG Park in Houston and is an indoor stadium with a retractable roof.
  • Near the METRORail Red Line, accessible from downtown by light rail; for a side trip you can arrange a visit to the NASA Space Center.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is at NRG Park in Houston, a stadium with a retractable roof.
  • It is near the METRORail Red Line for downtown access; the NASA Space Center fits as a side trip.
Source: FIFA official page
CentralMidwest

Kansas City — Arrowhead StadiumKansas City — Arrowhead Stadium

  • The venue is in Kansas City's Truman Sports Complex, a large open-air stadium.
  • Public transport is limited, so on match days you'll mostly rely on the official shuttle, parking, or rideshare; please refer to the host city's official page.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is at the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, a large open-air stadium.
  • Transit is limited, so matchdays rely on official shuttles, parking, or rideshare; follow the host city page.
Source: FIFA official page
East CoastEast

Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia — Lincoln Financial Field

  • The venue is located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, an open-air stadium.
  • You can take the SEPTA Broad Street Line to NRG station and then walk over; frequencies are subject to official information.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, an open-air stadium.
  • Take the SEPTA Broad Street Line to NRG and walk to the venue; service follows official notices.
Source: FIFA official page
West CoastWest

San Francisco Bay Area — Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)San Francisco Bay Area — Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)

  • The venue is in Santa Clara at the south end of the Bay Area, about an hour's drive from downtown San Francisco.
  • You can take the VTA light rail or transfer via Caltrain to get there; match-day traffic routing is subject to official information.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is in Santa Clara at the south end of the Bay Area, about an hour from downtown San Francisco.
  • Reachable via VTA light rail or Caltrain connections; matchday routing follows official notices.
Source: FIFA official page
SoutheastSoutheast

Miami — Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens)Miami — Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens)

  • The venue is located in Miami Gardens, an open-air stadium with a shade canopy.
  • Public transport is limited, so on match days you'll mostly rely on the official shuttle, parking, or rideshare; the sunny beach can serve as an extension of fan activities.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is in Miami Gardens, an open-air stadium with a shade canopy.
  • Transit is limited, so matchdays rely on official shuttles, parking, or rideshare; the beaches extend fan activities.
Source: FIFA official page
NorthwestNorthwest

Seattle — Lumen FieldSeattle — Lumen Field

  • The venue is in Seattle's SoDo district, close to the Link light rail and the train station, and within walking distance.
  • The official page provides entry points for Fan Celebrations, Fan Zones, the Seattle Soccer House, and Transportation; for a side trip you can plan a visit to Pike Place Market and the Seattle Center.
Source:Seattle FWC26
  • The venue is in Seattle's SoDo near Link light rail and the train station, within walking distance.
  • The official page links Fan Celebrations, Fan Zones, Seattle Soccer House, and Transportation; Pike Place Market and Seattle Center fit as side trips.
Source: Seattle FWC26
NortheastNortheast

Boston — Gillette Stadium (Foxborough)Boston — Gillette Stadium (Foxborough)

  • The venue is located in Foxborough, southwest of Boston, and is an open-air stadium.
  • On match day there are special MBTA Commuter Rail services to Foxboro station; exact services and routes are subject to official information.
Source:FIFA official page
  • The venue is in Foxborough, southwest of Boston, an open-air stadium.
  • Matchdays may have special MBTA Commuter Rail service to Foxboro; exact schedules and routing follow official notices.
Source: FIFA official page

City Practical InformationCity Practical Info

Below we only include content that is official or that we can verify against available sources; items without a reliable source are left out for now.Only official or provided-source information is shown; items without a reliable source are omitted for now.

Recommended Places to Watch the GameWhere to Watch

  • Los Angeles Official Fan Festival: at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park; the official page lists June 11–14, 2026 activities and the ticketing portal.
  • The official Seattle page offers entry points such as Fan Celebrations, Fan Zones, and the Seattle Soccer House.
Source:Los Angeles FWC26Los Angeles FWC26 / Seattle FWC26Seattle FWC26
  • Los Angeles official Fan Festival: LA Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park, with the official page listing June 11-14, 2026 programming and ticket links.
  • Seattle official page links Fan Celebrations, Fan Zones, and Seattle Soccer House.
Sources: Los Angeles FWC26Los Angeles FWC26 / Seattle FWC26Seattle FWC26

Tickets and Resale TicketsTickets and Resale

  • Official tickets only direct to FIFA Tickets.
  • For secondhand tickets, only use FIFA's official resale entry point; third-party resale platforms are not listed.
Source:FIFA TicketsFIFA Tickets
  • Official purchase path: FIFA Tickets only.
  • Resale: FIFA official resale only; third-party resale platforms are excluded.
Source: FIFA TicketsFIFA Tickets

Match-day transportMatchday Transit

  • The Los Angeles official page lists options such as the Metro, shuttle, reserved parking, rideshare zones, and walking routes.
  • Seattle's official page lists Transportation and the Seattle Stadium entrance.
  • Street closures and station changes in each city should be confirmed on the host city's official pages.
Source:LA TransportationLA Transportation / Seattle transportationSeattle transportation
  • Los Angeles lists Metro, shuttles, reserved parking, rideshare zones, and pedestrian routes.
  • Seattle provides Transportation and Seattle Stadium official entry points.
  • Road closures and station changes vary by city and must follow host city updates.
Sources: LA TransportationLA Transportation / Seattle transportationSeattle transportation

Useful InformationPractical Notes

  • For U.S. entry and visa information, follow the official U.S. Department of State pages.
  • For accommodation, we recommend prioritizing spots near public transport and official shuttle points.
Source:US travel visasUS travel visas
  • US entry and visa information follows the US Department of State.
  • For stays, prioritize transit and official shuttle access.
Source: US travel visasUS travel visas

Nearby trips to combineSide Trips

  • Los Angeles: Exposition Park, Downtown LA, and Santa Monica / Venice can be arranged according to travel time.
  • Seattle: the Seattle Center, Pike Place Market, and the Waterfront can serve as extensions of the fan activities.
  • Los Angeles: Exposition Park, Downtown LA, Santa Monica / Venice can be planned around transit time.
  • Seattle: Seattle Center, Pike Place Market, and the Waterfront fit around fan events.

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FAQFAQ

Can I buy World Cup tickets here?Can I buy World Cup tickets here?

No direct ticket sales. We only point you to FIFA TicketsFIFA Tickets, and use only the FIFA official resale portal for secondhand tickets.No. This page only links to FIFA TicketsFIFA Tickets; resale should use FIFA official resale only.

How much are the tickets?How much are the tickets?

Ticket prices and ticket types follow FIFA official information; this page does not hard-code unverified prices.Prices and ticket categories follow FIFA official sources; this page does not hardcode unverified prices.

How do I apply for a Fan ID?How do I apply for Fan ID?

Entry and identity verification for the 2026 World Cup follow FIFA's official ticketing system and official app. This page does not make up the process, so please treat FIFA's official announcements as authoritative.Entry and identity verification for 2026 follow FIFA official ticketing and the official app; we do not invent steps — refer to FIFA official announcements.

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