# United States - 2026 FIFA World Cup guide

The United States hosts 11 of the 16 cities and the majority of matches, including the Final at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey).

## 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.

## Host cities
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/atlanta
- Boston (Gillette Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/boston
- Dallas (AT&T Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/dallas
- Houston (NRG Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/houston
- Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/kansas-city
- Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/los-angeles
- Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/miami
- New York / New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/new-york-new-jersey
- Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/philadelphia
- San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's Stadium) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/san-francisco-bay-area
- Seattle (Lumen Field) → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/city/seattle

## Stadiums
- SoFi Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/sofi-stadium
- Gillette Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/gillette-stadium
- MetLife Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/metlife-stadium
- Levi's Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/levis-stadium
- Hard Rock Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/hard-rock-stadium
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/mercedes-benz-stadium
- Lumen Field → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/lumen-field
- Arrowhead Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/arrowhead-stadium
- AT&T Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/att-stadium
- NRG Stadium → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/nrg-stadium
- Lincoln Financial Field → https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/lincoln-financial-field

Source: https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/country/usa