Fan Guides
& Travel Insights
Expert articles for fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup — city guides, ticket strategies, visa requirements, budget breakdowns, and stadium tips across all 16 host cities.
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AT&T Stadium World Cup 2026: Parking, Transport & Getting There
AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosts World Cup 2026 matches with a capacity of 92,967 — making it the largest single venue in the tournament. But getting there is one of the most logistically complex match day challenges of any host city: there is no direct rail connection, Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, and post-match ride-share surges around the stadium are extreme. This guide covers every transport option, all official parking lots with confirmed prices, match day timing, the updated FIFA bag policy, and the mistakes most fans make on their first visit.
Arrowhead Stadium World Cup 2026: The Complete Kansas City Fan Guide
Everything fans need for World Cup 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City — transport, hotels, parking, seating, the Connect KC 26 bus network, and match-day tips.
Estadio Akron World Cup 2026: The Complete Fan Guide
Everything fans need for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara — all 4 matches, transport, hotels, food, and what to do in Mexico's second city.
World Cup 2026 with Kids: The Complete Family Travel Guide
Taking kids to the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Complete guide to family seating sections, ear protection, bag policies, best host cities for families, and the FIFA Fan Festival.
World Cup 2026 Fan Zones: Official Locations in All 16 Host Cities
World Cup 2026 fan zones — officially called FIFA Fan Festivals — will operate across all 16 host cities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico for the entire 39 days of the tournament, offering free public screenings, live music, food markets, and football activities for fans without match tickets. This guide covers every confirmed official fan zone venue, what each city's festival includes, operating windows, capacity details, entry requirements, and exactly what to expect when you arrive.
World Cup 2026 First Time Fan Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Attending your first World Cup is one of the most electric experiences in sport — and World Cup 2026 is the biggest in history: 104 matches, 48 teams, 16 cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This comprehensive first-time fan guide covers tickets, costs, entry requirements, match day logistics, fan culture, packing, staying connected, and the unwritten rules no one tells you. Read this before you book anything.
World Cup 2026 Hospitality Packages Cost: What You Actually Get (and Whether It's Worth It)
From $5,300 to $73,200 per person: the complete breakdown of FIFA World Cup 2026 official hospitality package costs, what's included at every tier, which cities offer the best value, and exactly when to book.
MetLife Stadium World Cup 2026: The Complete Fan Guide
Everything fans need for World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium — transport, hotels, parking, seating, and match-day tips for the New York/New Jersey venue and the July 19 Final.
Seattle World Cup 2026 Fan Guide: Lumen Field, Where to Stay & Match Day Tips
Seattle is one of the most underrated World Cup 2026 host cities — a compact, walkable city with one of the strongest football cultures in North America, a genuinely world-class stadium in Lumen Field, and a Pacific Northwest summer that beats the heat of Dallas, Miami, and Houston by a wide margin. This complete Seattle World Cup 2026 fan guide covers Lumen Field match day logistics, the best neighbourhoods to base yourself, transport to the stadium, fan bars, the official fan zone, and everything else you need to know before you book.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Sale Dates: Every Phase Explained
All four official FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sale phases explained — what closed, what's coming, exact prices by category, and how to still get tickets before June 11.
World Cup 2026 in Canada: Complete Fan Guide to Toronto & Vancouver
The complete guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada — 13 matches across Toronto's BMO Field and Vancouver's BC Place, with transport, hotels, and Canada entry requirements.
World Cup 2026 Trip Planning Checklist: Everything to Do Before June
The complete month-by-month planning guide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — tickets, hotels, flights, visas, insurance, eSIM, and a full pre-departure checklist.
World Cup 2026 Visa & ESTA Requirements: The Complete Entry Guide for International Fans
Do you need a US visa or ESTA for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Complete country-by-country entry requirements guide covering ESTA for 43 Visa Waiver nations, B1/B2 tourist visa wait times, the real truth about FIFA PASS, 19 banned countries, 15 partially restricted nations, Canadian eTA rules, and Mexico entry requirements. Verified against US State Department data. Updated February 2026.
Best World Cup 2026 Host Cities for Fans: All 16 Ranked
Houston ranks #1 among all 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities with a score of 7.4 out of 10 — ahead of New York (6/10), Los Angeles (5.3/10), Mexico City (5.2/10), and Toronto (5.1/10). This guide ranks all 16 host cities across fan experience, affordability, stadium quality, transport, and safety, with confirmed match counts, stadium capacities, official fan zone locations, and a practical decision framework for choosing the right city for your trip.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend World Cup 2026? Full Budget Breakdown
A World Cup 2026 trip costs $2,405 for a budget traveler, $9,425 for a mid-range fan, or $40,300 for a luxury experience — based on matches attended, city choice, and travel style. This guide breaks down every cost category with verified February 2026 data: official ticket prices across all 6 rounds, hotel surge figures by city, international and domestic flight costs, daily expenses, and 10 proven strategies to reduce your total spend.