{"id":14842,"date":"2026-06-09T16:19:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/?p=14842"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:23:23","slug":"fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-stadiums-schedule-host-cities-fan-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-stadiums-schedule-host-cities-fan-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup 2026 USA: Stadiums, Schedule, Host Cities &amp; Fan Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forget everything you thought you knew about the World Cup. The 2026 edition is the biggest one ever, with <strong>48 teams, 104 matches<\/strong>, and three countries throwing the party at once: the <strong>USA, Canada, and Mexico<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>June 11 to July 19, 2026<\/strong>, the football world basically moves to North America, and the USA is the main stage, <strong>hosting 78 of those matches<\/strong>, including the quarter-finals, both semis, and the big one: the <strong>Final<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re chasing your national team or just want a summer you&#8217;ll be bragging about for the next decade, this is where your trip begins. Every stadium, every key date, and the good stuff to do between matches. Let&#8217;s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Need-to-Know Bits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> June 11 \u2013 July 19, 2026 (39 glorious days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kickoff:<\/strong> June 11 \u2013 Mexico vs South Africa at the legendary Estadio Azteca, Mexico City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Final:<\/strong> July 19 \u2013 MetLife Stadium, New Jersey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Scale:<\/strong> 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities, 3 nations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USA&#8217;s Share:<\/strong> 11 host cities, 78 matches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plot twist:<\/strong> With 48 teams in the mix, there&#8217;s a brand-new <strong>Round of 32<\/strong> before the knockouts you know and love. More drama, more nights you won&#8217;t sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where the Magic Happens: All 11 US Stadiums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Host City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stadium<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FIFA Tournament Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Jersey<\/td><td>MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)<\/td><td>New York New Jersey Stadium<\/td><td><strong>The Final<\/strong> (July 19)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dallas<\/td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium (Arlington, TX)<\/td><td>Dallas Stadium<\/td><td>Semi-final (July 14); match magnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Atlanta<\/td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium<\/td><td>Atlanta Stadium<\/td><td>Semi-final (July 15); match magnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miami<\/td><td>Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)<\/td><td>Miami Stadium<\/td><td>Third-place match (July 18); quarter-final<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Los Angeles<\/td><td>SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)<\/td><td>Los Angeles Stadium<\/td><td>Quarter-final; <strong>Team USA&#8217;s opener<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston<\/td><td>Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)<\/td><td>Boston Stadium<\/td><td>Quarter-final<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas City<\/td><td>Arrowhead Stadium<\/td><td>Kansas City Stadium<\/td><td>Quarter-final<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philadelphia<\/td><td>Lincoln Financial Field<\/td><td>Philadelphia Stadium<\/td><td>Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seattle<\/td><td>Lumen Field<\/td><td>Seattle Stadium<\/td><td>Group + knockout; Team USA match<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>San Francisco Bay Area<\/td><td>Levi&#8217;s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)<\/td><td>San Francisco Bay Area Stadium<\/td><td>Group + knockout<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Houston<\/td><td>NRG Stadium<\/td><td>Houston Stadium<\/td><td>Group + Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other five live up north and south of the border: <strong>BMO Field (Toronto) and BC Place (Vancouver) in Canada, plus Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), and Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) in Mexico<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun detail:<\/strong> from the quarter-finals on, every single match is played on US soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mark Your Calendar (and Maybe Call in Sick)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Big Kickoff:<\/strong> June 11 \u2013 Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca. A rematch of their 2010 opener.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team USA&#8217;s road (Group D):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 12 \u2013 vs <strong>Paraguay<\/strong>, SoFi Stadium (LA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 19 \u2013 vs <strong>Australia<\/strong>, Lumen Field (Seattle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 25 \u2013 vs <strong>T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong>, SoFi Stadium (LA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group stage:<\/strong> June 11 \u2013 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round of 32:<\/strong> June 28 \u2013 July 3&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round of 16:<\/strong> July 4 \u2013 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quarter-finals:<\/strong> July 9 (Boston) \u00b7 July 10 (LA) \u00b7 July 11 (Miami) \u00b7 July 11 (Kansas City)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Semi-finals:<\/strong> July 14 (Dallas) &amp; July 15 (Atlanta)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-place match:<\/strong> July 18 \u2013 Miami<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Final:<\/strong> July 19 \u2013 MetLife Stadium, NJ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good news for USA fans:<\/strong> all three group games are out West, bouncing between LA and Seattle. Basically, a built-in road trip with a flight in the middle. Dallas and Atlanta rack up the most matches of any US city, and MetLife (the biggest US venue) gets the grand finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-new-york-fifa-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">Things to Do in New York During Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Trip<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beyond the 90 Minutes: What to Do in Each City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because let&#8217;s be honest. You&#8217;re not flying across the world just to sit in a stadium. (Okay, maybe you are. But still.) Here&#8217;s how to turn the gaps between matches into the trip itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>West Coast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"14845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"SoFi Stadium Los Angeles\" class=\"wp-image-14845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoFi-Stadium-Los-Angeles.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SoFi Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"14844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"levi's stadium san francisco bay area\" class=\"wp-image-14844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/levis-stadium-san-francisco-bay-area.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Levi&#8217;s Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"14843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"lumen field seattle\" class=\"wp-image-14843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lumen-field-seattle.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lumen Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Los Angeles \u2013 SoFi Stadium:<\/strong> This is the city that invented the highlight reel. Snap the Hollywood sign from Griffith Observatory (free entry, killer sunset views), ride the rides at Universal Studios, then trade the crowds for sand. Santa Monica for the pier and Ferris wheel, Venice for the boardwalk&#8217;s glorious weirdness. Got an extra day? Disneyland is about 40 minutes south in Anaheim. SoFi itself sits in Inglewood, close to LAX, so it&#8217;s an easy in-and-out.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/world-cup-2026-los-angeles-sofi-stadium-guide\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">FIFA World Cup 2026 Los Angeles Guide: Attractions Near SoFi Stadium<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>San Francisco Bay Area \u2013 Levi&#8217;s Stadium:<\/strong> The stadium&#8217;s down in Santa Clara (Silicon Valley country), but the magic&#8217;s a quick train ride north in the city itself. Walk or bike the Golden Gate Bridge; book ahead for the Alcatraz night tour (it sells out fast, and it&#8217;s worth it); ride a clanging cable car up Nob Hill; and devour a sourdough bread bowl at Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf. With a free day, Napa and Sonoma wine country are about 90 minutes away.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/world-cup-2026-san-francisco-bay-area-levis-stadium-guide\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">FIFA World Cup 2026 San Francisco Bay Area Guide: Attractions Near Levi\u2019s Stadium<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seattle \u2013 Lumen Field:<\/strong> Conveniently, Lumen sits right in downtown, so you&#8217;re steps from the good stuff. Ride to the top of the Space Needle, watch the famous fish-tossing at Pike Place Market (and visit the very first Starbucks next door), and tour the gloriously trippy Chihuly Garden and Glass. Hop a ferry across Puget Sound for skyline views, or commit to a full-day trip to Mount Rainier National Park, roughly two hours out.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central &amp; South<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" data-id=\"14848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas AT&amp;T Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium-1536x997.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dallas-ATT-Stadium.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AT&amp;T Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Houston-NRG-Stadium-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Houston NRG Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Houston-NRG-Stadium-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Houston-NRG-Stadium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Houston-NRG-Stadium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Houston-NRG-Stadium-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Houston-NRG-Stadium.jpg 1498w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NRG Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" data-id=\"14846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kansas-City-Arrowhead-Stadium-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kansas-City-Arrowhead-Stadium-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kansas-City-Arrowhead-Stadium-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kansas-City-Arrowhead-Stadium-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kansas-City-Arrowhead-Stadium-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kansas-City-Arrowhead-Stadium.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrowhead Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dallas \u2013 AT&amp;T Stadium:<\/strong> The stadium&#8217;s a spectacle on its own. It&#8217;s in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, with the world&#8217;s biggest column-free interior. In Dallas proper, the Sixth Floor Museum tells the JFK story from the very window it happened by, and Reunion Tower gives you the skyline from above. Then drive 30 minutes west to the Fort Worth Stockyards for twice-daily cattle drives, honky-tonks, and serious Texas barbecue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houston \u2013 NRG Stadium:<\/strong> Space City lives up to the name: Space Center Houston is the real deal, home to mission control and actual rockets you can walk under. Back in town, the Museum District packs 19 museums into a walkable cluster (many free), and the Menil Collection is a quiet gem. When the heat gets serious, drive an hour southeast to Galveston for Gulf Coast beaches and a breezy boardwalk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kansas City \u2013 Arrowhead Stadium:<\/strong> Come hungry. KC is America&#8217;s barbecue holy land. Burnt ends are the local religion, and everyone&#8217;s got a strong opinion on the best joint. Beyond the smoke, soak up jazz history in the 18th &amp; Vine district (with the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum side by side) and stand beneath the poppies at the genuinely moving National WWI Museum and Memorial. Bonus: the city is famous for its fountains.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>East Coast &amp; Southeast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-id=\"14851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"New Jersey MetLife Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-1536x807.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-2048x1076.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-Jersey-MetLife-Stadium-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MetLife Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"14850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Boston-Gillette-Stadium-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Gillette Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Boston-Gillette-Stadium-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Boston-Gillette-Stadium-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Boston-Gillette-Stadium-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Boston-Gillette-Stadium-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Boston-Gillette-Stadium.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gillette Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" data-id=\"14849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field\" class=\"wp-image-14849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Philadelphia-Lincoln-Financial-Field-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lincoln Financial Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Jersey \u2013 MetLife Stadium:<\/strong> The Final&#8217;s host, and the city needs no introduction. Ferry out to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island, go up the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock (locals will tell you Top of the Rock has the better view, because you can see the Empire State in it), wander Central Park, and catch a Broadway show. MetLife sits in East Rutherford, NJ, about 10 miles from Manhattan, with direct train and bus links on match days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-new-jersey-metlife-stadium-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">FIFA World Cup 2026 New Jersey Guide: Things to Do Near MetLife Stadium<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boston \u2013 Gillette Stadium:<\/strong> History buffs, this one&#8217;s for you. Follow the red-brick Freedom Trail past 16 Revolutionary-era sites, soak up the atmosphere at Fenway Park (America&#8217;s oldest ballpark), and cruise Boston Harbor or go whale watching offshore. The stadium is actually in Foxborough, about 45 minutes south of the city, so plan your transport. Day trip options include witchy, walkable Salem or the beaches of Cape Cod.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Philadelphia \u2013 Lincoln Financial Field:<\/strong> The birthplace of America and a seriously underrated food city. See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall (where they signed the Declaration), then sprint up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and pose with the statue at the bottom. Refuel at Reading Terminal Market and settle the eternal cheesesteak debate yourself. Pat&#8217;s vs. Geno&#8217;s, pick a side. The stadium&#8217;s in the walkable South Philly sports complex.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atlanta \u2013 Mercedes-Benz Stadium:<\/strong> One of the best-connected cities in the country (that airport gets you anywhere), with plenty to fill the gaps. The Georgia Aquarium is among the world&#8217;s largest, and it&#8217;s right next to the World of Coca-Cola. For something deeper, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park preserves his birth home and church. The stadium sits downtown, walking distance from all three.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miami \u2013 Hard Rock Stadium:<\/strong> Sun, color, and serious flavor. Strut down South Beach past the pastel Art Deco buildings, get lost in the street-art explosion of Wynwood Walls, and order a Cuban coffee in Little Havana along Calle Ocho. For a wilder day, take an Everglades airboat ride to meet the alligators, or go all in with a road trip down to Key West. The stadium&#8217;s up in Miami Gardens, a bit north of the beach scene.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"14853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz-Stadium.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mercedes-Benz Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"14852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Miami Hard Rock Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-14852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Miami-Hard-Rock-Stadium-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hard Rock Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sneaky-Good Side Trips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got a few free days? These are <em>right there<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Las Vegas<\/strong>: an hour&#8217;s flight from LA and your launchpad to a Grand Canyon helicopter ride and the Hoover Dam.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-las-vegas-fifa-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">Things to Do in Las Vegas During Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Trip<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>San Diego<\/strong>: two hours from LA; the world-famous Zoo, SeaWorld, and dreamy La Jolla.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-san-diego-fifa-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">Things to Do in San Diego During Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Trip<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Orlando<\/strong>: 3.5 hours from Miami on the Brightline train; theme-park heaven and the Kennedy Space Center.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-orlando-fifa-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">Things to Do in Orlando During Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Trip<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicago<\/strong>: a central flight hub and perfect stopover (it skipped hosting, so it stays chill on match days); the Skydeck, river cruises, and Navy Pier.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-chicago-fifa-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">Things to Do in Chicago During Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Trip<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Every Day Count<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The football will hand you unforgettable nights, but the days in between are where you&#8217;ll actually <em>discover<\/em> America. A Grand Canyon flight out of Vegas. Whale watching off San Diego. An airboat skimming the Everglades. The whole skyline from the top of New York. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/\"><strong>Thrillark<\/strong><\/a> turns your travel days into the stories you&#8217;ll still be telling long after the final whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick your city above, open the full guide, and book early. The good stuff sells out fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Answers for the Curious<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-89bbfd3f uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-728d5e64 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How do I get to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup Final?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>NJ Transit rail is the primary route. From New York City, you ride to Secaucus Junction and transfer to the Meadowlands Rail Line shuttle that drops you right at the stadium. For all eight matches in East Rutherford, including the final, there is no general parking and no tailgating on-site, so trains, shuttle buses, and rideshare are your only realistic options. Match-day rail tickets are capped at 40,000 per day and must be bought in advance on the NJ Transit app, so don&#8217;t leave it until kickoff.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a5902cf4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How do I get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the World Cup?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>MARTA rail is the easy answer, with budget-friendly round-trips available in Atlanta for about $5 via MARTA. Many fans park in Midtown&#8217;s secure decks and take a 10-minute MARTA ride south to the stadium to skip the downtown crawl. You&#8217;ll also land right by the Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, and the World of Coca-Cola, all within a short walk.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e8423ca7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I drive and park at SoFi Stadium for World Cup matches?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You can, but you&#8217;ll need to plan ahead. You must pre-purchase an official parking pass online or drive to a park-and-ride lot and take a shuttle, because driving to the stadium without a booked pass will get you turned away at the FIFA security perimeter. The cheaper, smoother move is transit: LA Metro is running a free Match Day Direct shuttle service, with riders only paying the standard $1.75 Metro fare to reach the transit hub. Expect post-match shuttle lines, so build in patience either way.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-bd758d67 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the best way to get to Lumen Field in Seattle for the World Cup?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Lumen Field sits right in downtown Seattle, so light rail and the local transit network drop you within easy walking distance of the gates. Seattle is offering a specialized World Cup 3-day pass that covers all regional transit, which is the simplest option for a multi-match stay. Leaving the car behind also puts you close to Pike Place Market and the waterfront for the hours before kickoff.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7a78a687 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How many World Cup 2026 matches will Gillette Stadium host, and which teams are coming?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Gillette Stadium (&#8220;Boston Stadium&#8221; for the tournament) is set to host seven matches, made up of five group-stage games, a Round of 32 match, and a quarterfinal, running from mid-June to July 9. The venue welcomes a strong cast, including France, England, Norway, Scotland, Haiti, Iraq, Morocco, and Ghana to Foxborough. The July 9 quarter-final is the high point, when two of the world&#8217;s top teams play for a place in the semifinals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-cbe5315e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How many matches does MetLife Stadium host at the World Cup 2026?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>MetLife Stadium, going by New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament, carries the heaviest load of any venue: it hosts eight games in the tournament, including five matches, two knockout rounds, and the final itself. With a capacity of 82,500, it&#8217;s also the largest of the US venues. That combination of size and the July 19 Final makes it the biggest stage of the entire tournament on US soil.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions in the USA<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"tk-grid\"><a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/zoo-miami-skip-the-line-ticket-t-1719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1645\/e413ac0529ade43e52a5a72a2a61cb80.jpg\" alt=\"Miami Zoo Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Miami Zoo Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;25.32<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/natural-history-museum-los-angeles-tickets-t-1715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1641\/dd846c3f6200e8e908d432bc828557d5.jpeg\" alt=\"Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;14.09<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/los-angeles-celebrity-homes-bus-tour-ticket-t-1743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1669\/ad8cb5982dd7366bfcf1c9a679e1e61f.jpeg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Celebrity Homes Bus Tour \" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Los Angeles Celebrity Homes Bus Tour <\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;36.42<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/big-bus-los-angeles-hopon-hopoff-bus-tour-t-1738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1664\/16a920f876f30de0078f3c04e98f488a.jpg\" alt=\"Big Bus Los Angeles Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour \" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Big Bus Los Angeles Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour <\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;49.30<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/city-sightseeing-los-angeles-hollywood-hop-on-hop-off-tour-ticket-t-1751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1677\/1620a6e88ba1c37c14c877d1f31a54c8.jpeg\" alt=\"City Sightseeing - Los Angeles and Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">City Sightseeing &#8211; Los Angeles and Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;50.77<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/go-city-los-angeles-all-inclusive-pass-t-1745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1671\/dc2ee0a4ad71bb1c9b404f45bd2365be.jpeg\" alt=\"Go City Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass: Save up to 50% on Attractions\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Go City Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass: Save up to 50% on Attractions<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;95.33<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/go-city-los-angeles-all-inclusive-pass-plus-t-1744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1670\/bd85f7cc809a12a449f3b96020223e14.jpg\" alt=\"Go City Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass Plus: Save up to 50% on Attractions\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Go City Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass Plus: Save up to 50% on Attractions<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;238.15<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forget everything you thought you knew about the World Cup. The 2026 edition is the biggest one ever, with 48 teams, 104 matches, and three countries throwing the party at once: the USA, Canada, and Mexico.&nbsp; From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the football world basically moves to North America, and the USA is the main stage, hosting 78 of those matches, including the quarter-finals, both semis, and the big one: the Final. Whether you&#8217;re chasing your national team or just want a summer you&#8217;ll be bragging about for the next decade, this is where your trip begins. Every stadium, every key date, and the good stuff to do between matches. Let&#8217;s go. The Need-to-Know Bits Where the Magic Happens: All 11 US Stadiums Host City Stadium FIFA Tournament Name Why It Matters New Jersey MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) New York New Jersey Stadium The Final (July 19) Dallas AT&amp;T Stadium (Arlington, TX) Dallas Stadium Semi-final (July 14); match magnet Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta Stadium Semi-final (July 15); match magnet Miami Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) Miami Stadium Third-place match (July 18); quarter-final Los Angeles SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) Los Angeles Stadium Quarter-final; Team USA&#8217;s opener Boston Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) Boston Stadium Quarter-final Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City Stadium Quarter-final Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia Stadium Round of 16 Seattle Lumen Field Seattle Stadium Group + knockout; Team USA match San Francisco Bay Area Levi&#8217;s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Group + knockout Houston NRG Stadium Houston Stadium Group + Round of 16 The other five live up north and south of the border: BMO Field (Toronto) and BC Place (Vancouver) in Canada, plus Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), and Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) in Mexico.&nbsp; Fun detail: from the quarter-finals on, every single match is played on US soil. Mark Your Calendar (and Maybe Call in Sick) Good news for USA fans: all three group games are out West, bouncing between LA and Seattle. Basically, a built-in road trip with a flight in the middle. Dallas and Atlanta rack up the most matches of any US city, and MetLife (the biggest US venue) gets the grand finale. Beyond the 90 Minutes: What to Do in Each City Because let&#8217;s be honest. You&#8217;re not flying across the world just to sit in a stadium. (Okay, maybe you are. But still.) Here&#8217;s how to turn the gaps between matches into the trip itself. West Coast Central &amp; South East Coast &amp; Southeast Sneaky-Good Side Trips Got a few free days? These are right there: Make Every Day Count The football will hand you unforgettable nights, but the days in between are where you&#8217;ll actually discover America. A Grand Canyon flight out of Vegas. Whale watching off San Diego. An airboat skimming the Everglades. The whole skyline from the top of New York. Thrillark turns your travel days into the stories you&#8217;ll still be telling long after the final whistle. Pick your city above, open the full guide, and book early. The good stuff sells out fast. Quick Answers for the Curious Attractions in the USA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":14855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,12,13,14,166],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bucket-list-ideas","category-couple-travel","category-family-travel","category-solo-travellers","category-travel-guides"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FIFA World Cup 2026 USA: Stadiums, Schedule, Host Cities &amp; Fan Travel Guide - Thrillark Blog | Travel Stories, Guides, Offers and More<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-stadiums-schedule-host-cities-fan-travel-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FIFA World Cup 2026 USA: Stadiums, Schedule, Host Cities &amp; Fan Travel Guide - Thrillark Blog | Travel Stories, Guides, Offers and More\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Forget everything you thought you knew about the World Cup. The 2026 edition is the biggest one ever, with 48 teams, 104 matches, and three countries throwing the party at once: the USA, Canada, and Mexico.&nbsp; From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the football world basically moves to North America, and the USA is the main stage, hosting 78 of those matches, including the quarter-finals, both semis, and the big one: the Final. Whether you&#8217;re chasing your national team or just want a summer you&#8217;ll be bragging about for the next decade, this is where your trip begins. Every stadium, every key date, and the good stuff to do between matches. Let&#8217;s go. The Need-to-Know Bits Where the Magic Happens: All 11 US Stadiums Host City Stadium FIFA Tournament Name Why It Matters New Jersey MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) New York New Jersey Stadium The Final (July 19) Dallas AT&amp;T Stadium (Arlington, TX) Dallas Stadium Semi-final (July 14); match magnet Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta Stadium Semi-final (July 15); match magnet Miami Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) Miami Stadium Third-place match (July 18); quarter-final Los Angeles SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) Los Angeles Stadium Quarter-final; Team USA&#8217;s opener Boston Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) Boston Stadium Quarter-final Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City Stadium Quarter-final Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia Stadium Round of 16 Seattle Lumen Field Seattle Stadium Group + knockout; Team USA match San Francisco Bay Area Levi&#8217;s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Group + knockout Houston NRG Stadium Houston Stadium Group + Round of 16 The other five live up north and south of the border: BMO Field (Toronto) and BC Place (Vancouver) in Canada, plus Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), and Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) in Mexico.&nbsp; Fun detail: from the quarter-finals on, every single match is played on US soil. Mark Your Calendar (and Maybe Call in Sick) Good news for USA fans: all three group games are out West, bouncing between LA and Seattle. Basically, a built-in road trip with a flight in the middle. Dallas and Atlanta rack up the most matches of any US city, and MetLife (the biggest US venue) gets the grand finale. Beyond the 90 Minutes: What to Do in Each City Because let&#8217;s be honest. You&#8217;re not flying across the world just to sit in a stadium. (Okay, maybe you are. But still.) Here&#8217;s how to turn the gaps between matches into the trip itself. West Coast Central &amp; South East Coast &amp; Southeast Sneaky-Good Side Trips Got a few free days? These are right there: Make Every Day Count The football will hand you unforgettable nights, but the days in between are where you&#8217;ll actually discover America. A Grand Canyon flight out of Vegas. Whale watching off San Diego. An airboat skimming the Everglades. The whole skyline from the top of New York. 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The Need-to-Know Bits Where the Magic Happens: All 11 US Stadiums Host City Stadium FIFA Tournament Name Why It Matters New Jersey MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) New York New Jersey Stadium The Final (July 19) Dallas AT&amp;T Stadium (Arlington, TX) Dallas Stadium Semi-final (July 14); match magnet Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta Stadium Semi-final (July 15); match magnet Miami Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) Miami Stadium Third-place match (July 18); quarter-final Los Angeles SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) Los Angeles Stadium Quarter-final; Team USA&#8217;s opener Boston Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) Boston Stadium Quarter-final Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City Stadium Quarter-final Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia Stadium Round of 16 Seattle Lumen Field Seattle Stadium Group + knockout; Team USA match San Francisco Bay Area Levi&#8217;s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Group + knockout Houston NRG Stadium Houston Stadium Group + Round of 16 The other five live up north and south of the border: BMO Field (Toronto) and BC Place (Vancouver) in Canada, plus Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), and Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) in Mexico.&nbsp; Fun detail: from the quarter-finals on, every single match is played on US soil. 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