More than one million people are expected to visit the United States this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which teams from 48 countries will play in 11 U.S. cities as well as in Mexico and Canada.
With less than six months to go until the first kickoff, international fans who want to cheer for their team in person face a long list of challenges. Travel bans and restrictions, long wait times for visas, stringent new requirements at the border and exorbitant ticket prices will all limit who can attend the matches.
We want to hear from our readers outside the United States who are considering or planning a trip to the tournament. Maybe you’re looking at matches in Mexico or Canada instead of the United States. Or maybe you’re undeterred, because the World Cup is worth it. Tell us what factors are playing a part in your decision making.
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Gabe Castro-Root is a travel reporter and a member of the 2025-26 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers.
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