World Cup 2026: The Essential Guide to Tickets, Travel & Hotels

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest sporting events in history. For the first time, the tournament will be hosted across three countries—the US, Mexico, and Canada—with 48 teams competing in 16 cities. The scale is thrilling, but the logistics can feel daunting: tickets are complex, hotels will book up, and getting from one stadium to another requires strategy. Here’s your insider guide to tickets, travel strategy, and the hotels worth locking in early.