World Cup 2026,
off the pitch.
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An independent guide for fans travelling to the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 tournament is spread across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and that changes what following it actually involves. A single trip can mean two visas, an international border crossing between group games, and a match kicking off in a city a thousand miles from where you booked a bed.
Of The Pitch covers that side of the tournament: entry requirements by nationality, how to move between host cities and across borders, what tickets cost and how they are sold, where the FIFA Fan Festivals are and what to expect at them, and how to watch each match wherever you happen to be.
We also write about the football itself — squad reviews ahead of the draw and through the group stage — and about the arguments the tournament keeps generating: dynamic ticket pricing, VAR decisions, and fans being turned away at the border.
Coverage is researched against official sources: FIFA, host city authorities, immigration departments and national broadcasters. Rules change, prices move and schedules shift, so guides are dated and updated as the tournament unfolds. Always confirm visa and entry requirements with the relevant government before you book.
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Practical guides. Checked against the source.
Visa and entry requirements by nationality
Which nationalities need a visa for the United States, Canada or Mexico, what the waiver schemes cover, and how long appointments are taking — written per passport, not as one generic checklist.
Cross-border and inter-city travel
Getting between host cities and across the three host countries: what the border crossing involves, what to carry, and how to plan a route that survives a group-stage schedule.
Fan zone and host city guides
Where the FIFA Fan Festival is in each host city, what it costs, what you can bring in, and what the surrounding area is like on a matchday.
Tickets and how to watch
How tickets are sold, what the price tiers actually mean, and — if you're not going — which broadcaster carries each match in your country.
Squads and the arguments around the tournament
National team reviews as the picture firms up, plus straight coverage of the disputes: ticket pricing, VAR calls, and entry denials at the border.
Independence: Of The Pitch is an independent fan guide and is not affiliated with FIFA or any national football association.Visa, ticketing and travel rules change without notice — always confirm details with the relevant official body before you book. Read our editorial policy →