Portugal is the most compact host of the 2030 World Cup, with three stadiums in two cities less than three hours apart. A fan guide to Lisbon and Porto, from the Estadio da Luz to the port wine lodges.

This guide covers lisbon: two stadiums, one city, porto: the dragao and the douro, travelling between lisbon and porto, and food, drink and prices. Each section explains the topic with concrete examples, so you can use what you learn straight away.

Lisbon hosts matches at the Estadio da Luz, home of Benfica, and the Estadio Jose Alvalade, home of Sporting. The two stadiums are on opposite sides of the city, both reachable by metro in under 30 minutes from the centre. Lisbon's fan zones will be in the main squares, with the Tagus river as a backdrop and food stalls serving bifanas and pastéis de nata.

Porto's Estadio do Dragao, home of FC Porto, holds about 50,000 fans and sits a short metro ride from the historic centre. The city is smaller and cheaper than Lisbon, and its riverside Ribeira district is one of the most beautiful matchday settings in Europe. Port wine lodges across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia offer tastings that are a perfect rest-day activity.

High-speed trains connect the two cities in under three hours, and the route along the coast is one of the prettiest in Europe. Domestic flights take about an hour, but the train drops you in the city centre, which usually saves time overall. Many fans will base themselves in one city and take the train to the other for a single match.

Portugal is cheaper than Spain for food and drink: a good meal costs 10 to 15 euros and a beer costs 2 to 3 euros. Try the francesinha in Porto, a sandwich covered in melted cheese and beer sauce, and the seafood rice in Lisbon. Book accommodation early in both cities, because Portugal's small size means hotel capacity is limited.