The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest sporting event ever staged, spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, sixteen host cities. Whether you have match tickets or not, being in a host city during the tournament is an experience unlike any other.
New York / New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
The Final. New York gets the Final. MetLife Stadium, home to the Giants and Jets, will host the most-watched sporting event in human history on 19 July. The FIFA Fan Festival in Central Park will operate throughout the tournament, with giant screens, live music, and food vendors representing every competing nation. Book accommodation six months in advance minimum.
Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
Hollywood's stadium is one of the world's most spectacular. The LA fan zone spreads across Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier, creating a carnival atmosphere that blends perfectly with the city's eternal summer. The city's diverse communities mean every match has passionate local supporters regardless of who's playing.
Mexico City – Estadio Azteca
The Azteca – the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup Finals – returns for a third. Mexico City's fan zones span the Zócalo and Chapultepec Park. The atmosphere here may be the most intense in North America, and the street food surrounding the stadium rivals anything you'll find in a sit-down restaurant.
Toronto – BMO Field + Rogers Centre
Canada's largest city is arguably the most multicultural on the planet, making every match an international party. The waterfront fan zone along Lake Ontario is spectacularly located. Toronto's restaurant scene – representing over 200 cuisines – ensures you'll eat extraordinarily well throughout your stay.
Practical Advice
Fan zones are free to enter and offer the full match experience on enormous screens. They're often more atmospheric than the stadiums themselves, because the crowd is united purely by love of football rather than divided by team allegiances. Arrive early, hydrate, and embrace the chaos.