With 12 groups and 16 host cities, one of the first questions for World Cup 2026 fans is simple: where does my team play? The draw placed each group in a cluster of cities, so that teams and fans do not have to cross the continent between matches. Some groups stay in one region, others move between two or three cities. Here is the full map of which groups play where, so you can plan your trip around your team instead of guessing.

The host groups: Mexico, Canada and the USA

The three host nations each play in their own region. Mexico, in Group A, play their group matches in Mexico City, with the opening match at the Azteca on June 11, and their other group games in Guadalajara and Mexico City. Canada, in Group B, play in Toronto and Vancouver, opening against Bosnia in Toronto on June 12. The United States, in Group D, play in Los Angeles and Seattle, opening against Paraguay. The hosts were placed deliberately so their fans can follow them without long travel, and their group matches are the easiest to plan around.

The groups in the United States

Most groups play mainly in the United States, and several are clustered by region. Group C, with Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, plays in the north-east and the west, with matches in New York, Boston and the Bay Area. Group H, with Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, plays in the south and east, with matches in Miami, Atlanta and Houston. Group L, with England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama, plays in the east and the south, with matches in Philadelphia, Boston and Atlanta. Group K, with Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia, plays in the north-east and Texas, with matches in New York, Philadelphia and Houston. The American groups move between two or three cities, so fans should plan for at least one domestic flight.

The groups in Mexico and Canada

Groups with matches in Mexico stay in the Mexican cluster: Group A plays in Mexico City and Guadalajara, and the Mexican venues are connected by short flights. Groups with matches in Canada play in Toronto and Vancouver, which are connected by a five-hour flight, so fans following a Canadian group should plan for one flight or a long train journey. The two Canadian cities are far apart, but both offer great stadiums and great fan festivals, and the trip between them is one of the most beautiful flights in the tournament.

How to plan your trip around your team

The best way to follow your team is to book your base city first, then plan the travel between their matches. If your team plays in one region, you can stay in one city and take short trips to the stadium. If your team moves between regions, book flights early: domestic flights in the United States are cheapest when booked weeks in advance. Check the group schedule carefully, because some teams play their three group matches in three different cities, and the gap between matches is only four or five days. And remember that the knockout stage moves teams again, so do not book your return flight until you know whether your team advances.

The groups to watch by city

If you want to see the most famous teams, choose your city by the groups. New York and New Jersey host matches from several groups, including the final, and will see the biggest names. Los Angeles hosts the United States and big European teams. Mexico City hosts the hosts and the opening match. Toronto hosts Canada and Bosnia. Dallas hosts nine matches from several groups, more than any other city. If you pick one city and stay there, Dallas gives you the most football, New York gives you the biggest occasion, and Mexico City gives you the most history.

Our verdict: follow the group, not the city

The best World Cup trip is built around your team, not around a city. Find out where your group plays, book your flights between those cities, and let the group schedule decide your route. The 2026 World Cup is designed for travel: the groups are clustered, the flights are short, and the fan festivals in every host city mean you will never be far from the party. Follow your team, and the tournament will take care of the rest.