The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with 48 national teams competing across North America from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The competition will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled across major cities including Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City and Monterrey. In total, 11 cities in the United States, two in Canada and three in Mexico will welcome millions of football fans from around the world.
The tournament will climax with the final at the New York/New Jersey stadium, marking the end of what organisers have described as a record-breaking global football spectacle.
With the event stretching across an entire continent, authorities in the United States have advised international visitors to complete all travel documentation and visa processes ahead of time to ensure smooth entry into the country.
However, Nigeria will not be part of the tournament after the Super Eagles failed to secure qualification, losing out to the Democratic Republic of Congo during the qualifying campaign.
Beyond Nigeria’s absence from the competition, fresh concerns have also emerged over travel access for Nigerian supporters hoping to attend matches in the United States.
