What is the visa priority program for 2026 tournament?

Priority U.S. visa interview scheduling for verified ticket holders announced Nov 17, 2025. No approval guarantee.

When is the 2026 tournament group draw?

December 5, 2025 at 17:00 GMT, livestreamed free online.

Are 2026 tournament tickets still affordable?

Cheapest remaining group-stage tickets $200–$300 after dynamic pricing. Mexico base camps are the cheapest route.

When does official ticket resale close?

Open now since October 2, 2025 – 100% safe, officially guaranteed.

Will summer heat affect the 2026 tournament?

Organizers mandate cooling breaks above 32°C WBGT and late kickoffs. 6 venues have roofs/AC.

Flights

Flights to the 2026 World Cup

With 16 cities across three countries, fans flying between matches save the most by booking early. Find the nearest airport for each host city below.

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Atlanta

ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson (world's busiest, ~15 min to downtown via MARTA)

Flights to Atlanta City guide

Boston

BOS — Logan International (close to downtown via the Blue Line / Silver Line)

Flights to Boston City guide

Dallas

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International
DAL — Dallas Love Field

Flights to Dallas City guide

Houston

IAH — George Bush Intercontinental
HOU — William P. Hobby

Flights to Houston City guide

Kansas City

MCI — Kansas City International (new single terminal)

Flights to Kansas City City guide

Los Angeles

LAX — Los Angeles International (very close to SoFi)

Flights to Los Angeles City guide

Miami

MIA — Miami International
FLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

Flights to Miami City guide

New York / New Jersey

EWR — Newark Liberty
JFK — John F. Kennedy
LGA — LaGuardia

Flights to New York / New Jersey City guide

Philadelphia

PHL — Philadelphia International (SEPTA rail to Center City)

Flights to Philadelphia City guide

San Francisco Bay Area

SFO — San Francisco International
SJC — San José Mineta
OAK — Oakland

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area City guide

Seattle

SEA — Seattle-Tacoma International (Link light rail to downtown)

Flights to Seattle City guide

Toronto

YYZ — Toronto Pearson (UP Express train to downtown)
YTZ — Billy Bishop (downtown island)

Flights to Toronto City guide

Vancouver

YVR — Vancouver International (Canada Line SkyTrain to downtown)

Flights to Vancouver City guide

Mexico City

MEX — Benito Juárez International
NLU — Felipe Ángeles (AIFA)

Flights to Mexico City City guide

Guadalajara

GDL — Guadalajara International

Flights to Guadalajara City guide

Monterrey

MTY — Monterrey International

Flights to Monterrey City guide

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Flights to the 2026 World Cup

Atlanta

Boston

Dallas

Houston

Kansas City

Los Angeles

Miami

New York / New Jersey

Philadelphia

San Francisco Bay Area

Seattle

Toronto

Vancouver

Mexico City

Guadalajara

Monterrey

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