Following your team in 2026 might mean three flags, two border crossings, and a lot of planning. Here is how to do it without losing your mind.
Plan around the group, not the city
Your team's three group games could land in three wildly different places — say Dallas, then the Bay Area, then Mexico City. Book nothing big until the draw is done. The distances here are not European; a "short hop" can be a four-hour flight.
Internal U.S. flights will spike in price the moment the schedule drops. Set fare alerts early and be ready to move fast.
Borders and paperwork
Crossing into Mexico or Canada is straightforward for many, but not all. Check visa rules for your passport months ahead — the U.S. ESTA, Canada's eTA, and Mexico's entry requirements are three separate systems.
Build in buffer time. A border queue on matchday is the kind of stress that ruins a trip you saved a year for.
Trains, buses and the smart middle ground
For some city pairs, regional rail or coach travel beats flying once you count airport time. The U.S. Northeast corridor and a few cross-border routes are genuinely useful.
Pack light, keep documents in one place, and screenshot everything. Connectivity is not guaranteed in a packed stadium concourse.
