In 2026, the biggest football event of the year will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States. While there are currently quite a lot of political tensions between the countries, we football fans can only hope that these will not be used to instrumentalise political issues during the FIFA World Cup. If you’re planning on travelling to the USA for the 2026 World Cup, be prepared for it to be a ticket to pure chaos.
The U.S. Travel Association warns of travel chaos during the 2026 World Cup
Various circumstances could turn your football trip to the USA into a horror trip. This is because the US air travel system is apparently not designed to handle the large numbers of people that are expected due to the football competition. There are various reasons for this, one of which is likely to be the recent mass layoffs in the aviation sector by the US President.
However, a lack of specialised staff is probably only one of the factors that could be blamed for the upcoming travel chaos. Most US airports are considered outdated, visa procedures simply take far too long and massive security gaps are expected. Air travel in the USA is likely to face a major challenge during the 2026 World Cup.
The air travel system must be improved by the 2026 World Cup
Are you keen to travel to the World Cup next year and have picked out matches in the USA? Then hope that politicians take measures in good time to strengthen the flight system. Experts are calling for this:
- An accelerated visa procedure
- Efficiency improvements on entry
- Modernising the airports
- More focus on safety aspects
The World Cup is not the only mega-event that the USA will be organising in the next few years
While the President of the United States recently referred to himself as a king on social media, the US is expecting some royal tourist numbers in the coming years, as in addition to the 2026 World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles and the 2025 Ryder Cup will be hosted later this year. Not forgetting the 250th anniversary of the United States. The USA is therefore set to host a number of spectacles that will attract large numbers of visitors.
If you are interested in buying a ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you should use the football guides and regular ticket news on our website to stay up to date.
