🇺🇸 United States - World Cup 2026

Entry & visas

• Visa Waiver Program: ~40 countries can visit for tourism with an approved ESTA (apply online before you fly).
• Everyone else needs a B-1/B-2 visitor visa - appointment wait times can be long, so apply as early as possible.
• FIFA PASS gives official ticket holders priority visa-interview scheduling (it does not guarantee approval).
• Always confirm requirements for your nationality at travel.state.gov.

Getting around

• Host cities are far apart - domestic flights are usually the fastest way between them.
• Amtrak rail is limited; intercity buses (FlixBus, Greyhound) are cheaper but slow.
• Within each city use the local transit noted on its city and stadium pages; rideshare fills the gaps.

Good to know

• June–July heat is intense in southern cities (Dallas, Houston, Miami) - several stadiums are air-conditioned.
• US stadiums enforce a clear-bag policy.
• Tip ~15–20% at restaurants; sales tax is added at checkout, not shown on the shelf price.

Plan your trip