World Cup 2026 – Mexico: Stadiums, host cities, fixtures, tickets, travel information & more

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events of the year.

Mexico has been chosen to stage 13 games during the tournament, including three group-stage games involving their own team.

Here is our handy guide for fans planning to visit Mexico for the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup 2026 – Stadiums & host cities

• Estadio Azteca – Mexico City
• Estadio Guadalajara – Zapopan, Jalisco
• Estadio Monterrey – Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon

World Cup 2026 – Fixtures

Group stage

Thursday, June 11

• Mexico v South Africa – Group A – Mexico City Stadium
• Korea Republic vs Czechia/Denmark/North Macedonia/Republic of Ireland – Group A – Estadio Guadalajara

Sunday, June 14

• Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine vs Tunisia – Group F – Estadio Monterrey

Wednesday, June 17

• Uzbekistan vs Colombia – Group K – Mexico City Stadium

Thursday, June 18

• Mexico vs Korea Republic – Group A – Estadio Guadalajara

Saturday, June 20

• Tunisia vs Japan – Group F – Estadio Monterrey

Tuesday, June 23

• Colombia vs Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia – Group K – Estadio Guadalajara

Wednesday, June 24

• Czechia/Denmark/North Macedonia/Republic of Ireland vs Mexico – Group A – Mexico City Stadium
• South Africa vs Korea Republic – Group A – Estadio Monterrey

Friday, June 26

• Uruguay vs Spain – Group H – Estadio Guadalajara

Round of 32

Monday, June 29

• Match 75 – Group F winners vs Group C runners-up – Estadio Monterrey

Tuesday, June 30

• Match 79 – Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place – Mexico City Stadium

Round of 16

Sunday, July 5

• Match 92 – Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 – Mexico City Stadium

World Cup 2026 – Visa requirements

Most international tourists to Mexico, including citizens of the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Japan, do not need a visa for short stays.

However, they must obtain a free Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card upon arrival, and a valid passport is required. Please click here for more details.

World Cup 2026 – Tickets

Fans wanting tickets will need to have a FIFA ID in advance, which can be created via FIFA.com/tickets. Hospitality packages are also available.

Residents of most countries may resell tickets, while Mexican residents can exchange them. Please click here to find out more.

World Cup 2026 – Tour packages

There are a wide range of World Cup tour packages featuring options for flights, premium accommodation and guaranteed match tickets.

Packages range from single-match experiences to multi-match, group-stage and final-match experiences.

Sportsworld offers official England packages with options to follow the team from the group stage to the final. Hospitality packages are also available via FIFA.

World Cup 2026 – Travel & accommodation

Fans can choose from a wide range of transport options in each host city, and information is readily available from local accommodation providers.

The FIFA 26 Accommodation Bureau provides exclusive access to the best available hotel rooms throughout the tournament – delivering a seamless experience for fans.

With hundreds of hotels contracted for the World Cup, the FIFA26 Accommodation Bureau has accommodation options to suit every budget.

Whether you are following your team from match to match or staying in one location, there is a vast array of hotels to choose from.

World Cup 2026 – Matchdays

Host cities in Mexico will set up vibrant fan zones to ensure everyone can enjoy the special atmosphere generated by the World Cup. The locations are as follows:

• Mexico City – Zocalo Square
• Zapopan – Plaza Liberacion
• Guadaloupe – Parque Fundidor

World Cup 2026 – Beyond Football

Mexico offers visitors plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Here are some of the main places to visit in the host cities during the World Cup this summer.

• Mexico City – Centro Historico, Chapultepec Park, Teotihuacan Pyramids.
• Zapopan – Basilica de Zapopan, La Gran Plaza, Bosque Los Colomos.
• Guadalupe – Royal Monastery of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Museums of the Monastery, Plaza de Santa Maria.