WC 2026 Guide
Official Digital Companion
Navigate the World Cup like a pro
16 cities. 3 countries. 104 matches. 39 days. One 35-page PDF that handles every detail — visas, transport, stadiums, weather, SIMs, and Fan Zones.
⏱ Tournament Countdown
Opener: Jun 11 · Mexico vs South Africa · Estadio Azteca
What's inside
35 pages. Every answer.
A complete logistical handbook for the biggest sporting event in history. Every section designed around one goal — making your trip smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable.
- 🏟️
All 16 Host Cities
Every stadium covered with capacity, exact address, transport options, nearest neighbourhoods to stay, and insider tips for each city.
- 11 US cities, 2 Canadian cities, 3 Mexican cities
- Stadium-to-city-center transport for every venue
- Best areas to stay near each stadium
- 📅
Full Fixture Schedule
Every group stage match organised by date and city — so you can build your itinerary around what you want to see.
- All 104 matches with dates, times (ET), and venues
- City-by-city match calendar
- Knockout stage schedule and bracket
- 🛂
Visa Requirements Guide
Don't get caught out at the border. Visa rules for 40+ nationalities entering the USA, Canada, and Mexico — clearly laid out, no legal jargon.
- ESTA, eTA, and visa requirements by passport
- Application links and processing time estimates
- Multi-country entry checklist
- 🚆
Getting Between Cities
Key city pairs with fastest and cheapest transport options — flights, trains, buses, driving routes, and cost comparisons across 11 major routes.
- Dallas–Houston, NY–Boston, LA–SF and 8 more routes
- Cross-border routes: USA↔Mexico, USA↔Canada
- Time and cost estimate for every route
- ⏰
Time Zone Reference Chart
The USA spans 4 time zones. A 9PM ET kick-off is 6PM in LA. Get this wrong and you miss matches.
- Every host city mapped to its time zone
- Kick-off time conversion table (ET → CT → PT)
- Tips for syncing your phone across zones
- 🌡️
City Weather Guide
Houston and Dallas in June hit 95°F+. Mexico City is at 2,240m altitude. Vancouver evenings are cold.
- June/July temperature, rain risk, humidity for all 16 cities
- Altitude sickness warning for Mexico City
- Heat exhaustion risk guide for hot-city matches
- 📱
SIM Card & Connectivity
Without mobile data, Uber won't work, tickets won't load, and you can't reach your group. Three countries, three networks — solved in one section.
- eSIM options covering all 3 countries from one plan
- Price comparison: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, T-Mobile
- Free Wi-Fi locations in every host city
- 🎉
Fan Zone Guide — All 16 Cities
No ticket for a match day? Fan Zones are free to enter, with giant screens, live music, food vendors, and the full tournament atmosphere.
- Official Fan Zone location for all 16 host cities
- Capacity, transport, and opening hour details
- Mexico City's 100,000-person Zócalo Fan Zone
- 💵
Currency & Tipping Guide
Three currencies, three tipping cultures, wildly different exchange traps. Know what to tip, where to exchange, and which cards to bring.
- USD, CAD, and MXN — exchange rate context and cash tips
- Tipping guide across all 3 countries
- Best no-fee cards: Wise, Revolut recommendations
- ⚽
Match Day Survival Guide
Stadium entry tips, prohibited items, what to pack, exit strategy — everything you need for a seamless match day.
- 5-step match day timeline: hotel → stadium → final whistle
- Full prohibited items list per FIFA rules
- 8 essential apps to download before you fly
- 🆘
Emergency Contacts & Safety
Emergency numbers for all 3 countries, tourist police contacts, embassy guidance, and 10 safety rules every international traveller needs.
- Emergency services for USA, Canada, and Mexico
- Tourist assistance numbers in every host country
- Lost passport and medical emergency guidance
- 🏨
City Budget Guide
Hotel cost ranges for every host city across budget, mid-range, and premium tiers — so you can plan spend before you book.
- Budget/mid/premium nightly rates for all 16 cities
- Best neighbourhoods to stay in per city
- World Cup price surge warning: book now
Why it matters
The World Cup
is not simple.
Stop navigating blind
This is the first 48-team World Cup in history. The scale is unprecedented. 16 cities across 4 time zones, 3 currencies, 3 sets of visa rules, and 104 matches to track. Piecing this together yourself means hours of research, contradictory information, and expensive mistakes.
Never miss a kick-off
The USA alone spans Eastern, Central, and Pacific time zones. A 9PM ET match is 6PM in Los Angeles. Our dedicated time zone reference chart shows every host city's zone and converts every standard kick-off time — so wherever you are in North America, you always know when your match starts.
Cross borders with confidence
Many fans will move between USA, Canada, and Mexico during the tournament. That means up to 3 separate visa requirements, 3 different currencies, 3 phone networks, and border crossing procedures that trip up unprepared travellers. Every step of cross-border travel is covered — what to carry, what to expect, how to move efficiently.
Experience more than just matches
Every host city has an official FIFA Fan Zone — free entry, giant screens, live music, and the full World Cup atmosphere even without a match ticket. We've mapped every Fan Zone location, capacity, and transport access so you know exactly where to be on match days when you're not in the stadium.
All 16 host cities
Every city. Every stadium.
Visa guide
No surprises at the border.
Travelling across USA, Canada, and Mexico means up to three sets of entry rules. We've broken down ESTA, eTA, and visa requirements for 40+ nationalities — in plain language, with links to every official portal.
- ESTA for 40+ Visa Waiver countries — apply online, $21
- B-1/B-2 visa for everyone else — interview required
- Passport must be valid 6 months past trip
- eTA for visa-exempt nationals — $7 CAD, fast online
- TRV (visitor visa) for others — apply weeks ahead
- Separate from US entry — both required if crossing
- Free or low-cost FMM for most nationalities
- Some passports require an advance visa
- Land border rules differ from air arrivals
⚽ Sample fixtures
From inside the guide.
+ 98 more matches inside the guide →
Trusted by real fans
From all corners of the world.
"I was completely overwhelmed trying to plan trips across Dallas, Kansas City, and New York. This guide broke it all down — transport between cities, where to stay, the full fixture calendar. Honestly saved my trip."
"Organised a trip for 8 of us from London. The city-by-city breakdown and fixture calendar made planning so much easier. The Fan Zone section was a bonus — we had no idea they were free entry."
"The visa section alone is worth the $10. The guide walked me through the whole process — no surprises at the border, no last-minute stress."
"Bought tickets for two matches in Mexico City and one in Guadalajara. The travel-between-cities chapter is gold — exact bus routes, flight times, even airport pickup tips."
"I've planned a lot of trips. This is the most organised travel doc I've ever bought. Time-zone chart, weather per city, SIM card recs — everything you actually need, nothing fluffy."
"Saved me at least 12 hours of research. I was bouncing between 20 tabs trying to figure out hotel prices in Toronto vs Miami — the budget guide just has it all laid out."
"Flying in from Tokyo, I was nervous about the logistics. The cross-border section between the three host countries answered every question I had. Worth way more than $10."
"The match-day survival guide is brilliant. Stadium entry timeline, what to bring, what's banned, nearest transit — felt like I had a local with me the whole day."
"Came across this after spending $40 on three other guides that were basically Wikipedia copy-paste. This one actually has the practical info — emergency numbers, tipping, real hotel ranges."
"I'm going to all three group-stage matches for my team. The fixture calendar plus the inter-city travel routes basically built my itinerary for me. Best $10 I've spent on this trip."
"I was completely overwhelmed trying to plan trips across Dallas, Kansas City, and New York. This guide broke it all down — transport between cities, where to stay, the full fixture calendar. Honestly saved my trip."
"Organised a trip for 8 of us from London. The city-by-city breakdown and fixture calendar made planning so much easier. The Fan Zone section was a bonus — we had no idea they were free entry."
"The visa section alone is worth the $10. The guide walked me through the whole process — no surprises at the border, no last-minute stress."
"Bought tickets for two matches in Mexico City and one in Guadalajara. The travel-between-cities chapter is gold — exact bus routes, flight times, even airport pickup tips."
"I've planned a lot of trips. This is the most organised travel doc I've ever bought. Time-zone chart, weather per city, SIM card recs — everything you actually need, nothing fluffy."
"Saved me at least 12 hours of research. I was bouncing between 20 tabs trying to figure out hotel prices in Toronto vs Miami — the budget guide just has it all laid out."
"Flying in from Tokyo, I was nervous about the logistics. The cross-border section between the three host countries answered every question I had. Worth way more than $10."
"The match-day survival guide is brilliant. Stadium entry timeline, what to bring, what's banned, nearest transit — felt like I had a local with me the whole day."
"Came across this after spending $40 on three other guides that were basically Wikipedia copy-paste. This one actually has the practical info — emergency numbers, tipping, real hotel ranges."
"I'm going to all three group-stage matches for my team. The fixture calendar plus the inter-city travel routes basically built my itinerary for me. Best $10 I've spent on this trip."
Get your copy
Everything in one download.
- ✦All 16 Host Cities — full stadium and transport guide
- ✦Full Group Stage Fixture Schedule — by date and city
- ✦All 12 Groups and 48 Teams listed
- ✦Knockout Stage Schedule — Round of 32 through the Final
- ✦Must-See Matches — 6 top picks with why you can't miss them
- ✦Visa Requirements — 40+ nationalities, 3 countries
- ✦Getting Between Cities — 11 key routes with costs and times
- ✦Cross-Border Travel Guide — USA↔Canada, USA↔Mexico
- ✦City Budget Guide — hotel rates across all 16 cities
- ✦Time Zone Conversion Chart — for all 4 US time zones
- ✦Weather Guide — all 16 cities, June and July
- ✦SIM Card Guide — eSIM options covering all 3 countries
- ✦Fan Zone Locations — all 16 cities, free entry
- ✦Currency & Tipping Guide — USD, CAD, MXN
- ✦Match Day Survival Guide — timeline, checklist, 8 apps
- ✦Emergency Contacts — all 3 countries
- ✦All Links Clickable — stadiums, visa portals, transport
- ✦Print-Friendly — clean on A4 or Letter paper
⚡ Instant delivery. Download link delivered the moment payment clears. Works on phone, tablet, and desktop. No subscription. No recurring charges.
Questions
Frequently asked.
⚽ The tournament starts June 11
Show up ready.
You've invested in the trip. Invest $9.99 in making sure every part of it works — from the visa to the final whistle.
🔒 Secure checkout · No subscription · Instant delivery