Twelve groups, eight best third-placed teams and a round of 32 — the 48-team format changes how fans should plan, especially since all knockouts are in the USA.

Mexico City's tacos, Kansas City barbecue, Toronto's world cuisines and Vancouver seafood — the host cities ranked for fans who travel to eat as well as to watch.

Solo fans get total freedom at a World Cup — and higher per-person costs. Here is how to pick a base city, find company at fan festivals and stay safe travelling alone.

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams in 12 groups of four, changing how teams reach the knockout rounds. This guide explains the format in plain language so fans can follow every group with confidence.

Buying World Cup tickets means understanding sale phases, applications, and official channels. This guide walks you through the process step by step, without invented prices or fixtures.

Sixteen stadiums across the USA, Mexico and Canada will host World Cup 2026 matches. Here is the full list, with cities, venues and what makes each one distinctive.

The World Cup begins in Mexico City and ends in New York New Jersey. Here is what fans should know about the opening match, the final, and planning around both showpiece games.

With 48 places on offer, qualification looks different in every region. This guide explains how each confederation earns its spots, from Europe to Oceania.

Travelling to matches in three countries means three sets of entry rules. This guide explains the basics for the USA, Mexico and Canada, and what to check before you book.

First World Cup? This safety and etiquette guide covers staying safe in crowds, respecting local fans, stadium rules and enjoying the tournament responsibly.

FIFA's official resale marketplace is the only safe way to buy sold-out World Cup 2026 tickets second-hand. How it works, what it costs, and when to use it.

Travelling to the World Cup across three countries means three separate entry systems. The complete visa guide for the USA, Canada and Mexico, with deadlines and costs.

With 104 matches across 16 cities, picking the right base city is the smartest move a travelling fan can make. Which cities give you the most football for the least travel?

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Everything fans need to know about the opening match, the stadium and the party around it.

104 matches in 39 days across three time zones. How to follow World Cup 2026 live scores, watch every game and never miss a goal.

Moving between World Cup host cities is the hardest part of the trip. Flights, trains and driving compared — costs, times and which option actually works.

Kane, Mbappé or Haaland? The Golden Boot race is wide open, and the group draw could decide it. Favourites, value picks and how to read the odds.

The hosts' group: the USA, Türkiye, Australia and Paraguay in one of the most open groups at World Cup 2026. Full preview and prediction for Group D.

Spain are favourites, but Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and debutants Cabo Verde make Group H more interesting than it looks. Full preview and prediction.

Norway, Morocco, Japan and Colombia: the four dark horses with the quality, the draw and the star players to shock the world at the 2026 World Cup.

From $60 Category 4 seats to $6,710 for the final: the complete guide to World Cup 2026 ticket prices, FIFA sales phases and the official resale marketplace.

Every host city runs a free FIFA Fan Festival with giant screens, music and food. What they are, the biggest sites, and why they often beat the stadium.

The most expensive stadium ever built hosts eight World Cup matches. The complete guide to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood: matches, transport and what to do in Los Angeles.