FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know - and How to Get There

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest and most ambitious tournament in football history. For the first time ever, the competition will be hosted across three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – bringing together 48 teams, 16 cities and over a month of world-class sport.

If you are attending, this will be an amazing multi-country, multi-city event where good travel planning will make all the difference.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, Host Cities and Travel Planning

• Opening match: 11 June 2026 – Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
• Group stage: 11-27 June 2026
• Knockout rounds begin: 28 June 2026
• Semi-finals: 14-15 July 2026
• Final: 19 July 2026 – New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)

The tournament runs for just over five weeks, making it one of the longest and most logistically complex World Cups to date.

Host Countries & Cities

The 2026 edition will span 16 host cities across North America:

• United States (11 cities)

Including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Boston and more.

• Canada (2 cities)

Toronto/Vancouver

• Mexico (3 cities)

Mexico City/Guadalajara/Monterrey

The United States will host the majority of matches (including all games from the quarter-finals onwards), while Canada and Mexico each host 13 matches.

Tournament Format

This will be the largest World Cup ever, expanding from 32 to 48 teams.

• 12 groups of 4 teams
• Top 2 + 8 best third-place teams progress
• New Round of 32 knockout stage

In total, the tournament will feature 104 matches, increasing both demand and travel complexity.

Private Jet to the FIFA World Cup 2026

If you are attending multiple matches or flying with clients or guests, a private jet to the World Cup brings simplicity to what is otherwise a complex schedule.

• Direct flights between host cities, timed to fit around the matches
• Access to a wider range of airports, often closer to stadiums
• A consistent, comfortable environment ideal for groups who need space to socialise or rest
• Smooth handling of cross-border travel between the USA, Canada and Mexico

Unlike previous tournaments hosted in a single country, FIFA World Cup 2026 will require significant cross-border travel. Distances between host cities can be substantial:

New York → Los Angeles: ~6-hour flight

Toronto → Mexico City: ~5-hour flight

Dallas → Vancouver: ~4.5-hour flight

This is where private aviation becomes a practical solution – all the details of your trip will be handled properly by our team so that your flights go exactly as they should.

For clients attending multiple matches or hosting guests, a private jet to the World Cup brings flexibility and control.

When to Book Your Private Jet

For the best aircraft and slots availability, we recommend booking as early as possible.

We can help you plan your route, we’ll secure your slots and manage all the details.

Flights handled! All you need to do is enjoy the match!