Attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 Travel Guide means traveling to one of sixteen cities across three countries. Here is a practical guide to getting to each host city, with notes on flights, trains and local transport.
TRAVELING TO US HOST CITIES
Dallas, Texas
Primary Airport: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), also Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Stadium: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, approximately 25 miles from DFW
Local Transport: Rent a car or ride-share to Arlington. No direct rail link to the stadium from DFW. Shuttle services will operate on match days.
New York / New Jersey
Primary Airport: Newark Liberty (EWR), also JFK and LaGuardia
Stadium: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ
Local Transport: NJ Transit trains and the MetLife Stadium shuttle from Penn Station, New York. This is one of the easiest stadiums to reach by public transport. No car needed.
Atlanta, Georgia
Primary Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), one of the busiest airports in the world
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, downtown Atlanta
Local Transport: MARTA rail connects the airport to the city center. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is walkable from several downtown MARTA stations.
Los Angeles, California
Primary Airport: Los Angeles International (LAX), also Burbank and Long Beach
Stadium: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, 3 miles from LAX
Local Transport: Metro K line connects SoFi Station directly to the stadium. Also accessible by ride-share and car from LAX.
Miami, Florida
Primary Airport: Miami International (MIA), also Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Local Transport: Ride-share or car recommended. No direct rail link to the stadium. Match day shuttle services expected.
Boston, Massachusetts
Primary Airport: Logan International (BOS)
Stadium: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, approximately 25 miles south of Boston
Local Transport: MBTA Commuter Rail runs special trains to Foxborough on event days from South Station. Highly recommended over driving.
Houston, Texas
Primary Airport: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), also Hobby Airport (HOU)
Stadium: NRG Stadium, approximately 7 miles from downtown Houston
Local Transport: METRORail light rail connects the Texas Medical Center area to NRG Park. Also accessible by ride-share and car.
Seattle, Washington
Primary Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Stadium: Lumen Field, downtown Seattle waterfront area
Local Transport: Light Rail Link connects the airport to downtown Seattle. Stadium is a short walk from the Pioneer Square station.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Primary Airport: Philadelphia International (PHL)
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field, in South Philadelphia sports complex
Local Transport: SEPTA subway and special event buses connect directly to the sports complex. Easy to reach without a car.
Kansas City, Missouri
Primary Airport: Kansas City International (MCI)
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium, 10 miles southeast of downtown
Local Transport: Ride-share or car primarily. Match-day shuttle services will operate from key downtown locations.
San Francisco Bay Area
Primary Airport: San Francisco International (SFO), also Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC)
Stadium: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, 40 miles south of San Francisco
Local Transport: VTA Light Rail connects to the Great America station near the stadium. Caltrain connects Santa Clara from San Francisco.
TRAVELING TO MEXICO HOST CITIES
Mexico City: Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). Stadium is in southern Mexico City. Metro Line 3 runs near the stadium.
Guadalajara: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Airport (GDL). Estadio Akron is 12 miles from the city center. Taxi or ride-share recommended.
Monterrey: General Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). Estadio BBVA is 7 miles from downtown. Taxi or ride-share.
TRAVELING TO CANADA HOST CITIES
Toronto: Toronto Pearson International (YYZ). BMO Field is in Harbourfront area, accessible by the 509 and 511 streetcar lines from Union Station.
Vancouver: Vancouver International (YVR). BC Place is downtown, reachable by Canada Line SkyTrain from the airport to Vancouver City Centre station.