The 2026 men's football World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, runs from 11 June to 19 July. England and Scotland will play their group games in American venues. England face Croatia in Dallas on 17 June, Ghana in Boston on 23 June, and Panama in New York on 27 June. Scotland, making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, play Haiti in Boston on 14 June, Morocco in Boston on 19 June, and Brazil in Miami on 24 June.
Travel costs are a concern. Domestic US flight prices are rising sharply: Miami flights are 65% more expensive than summer 2025, Boston 36% higher, and New York 28% higher. A Boston-Miami flight the day after Scotland's second game costs £164 for a 6am departure, with later flights over £1,000. Delaying to the day before the Brazil match reduces the fare to £85. International flights from London to Dallas and back from New York rose from £837 to £993 within hours of fixture confirmation, but have since stabilised.
Accommodation is also pricey. The cheapest hotel in downtown Dallas on the night of England's first match is nearly £400. Fans should apply for an Esta permit ($40/£31) before making financial commitments, as refusals can occur and visa applications require a six-week wait for an interview at the US Embassy in London or Consulate in Belfast.
Alternative travel options include flying via Continental Europe or Dublin. A Newcastle-Dallas and New York return via Amsterdam costs £1,005. Connecting through Dublin offers pre-clearance of US border formalities and cheaper fares, such as £787 for a United flight from Dublin via Newark or Washington DC to Dallas-Fort Worth, returning nonstop from Newark. Ryanair offers Birmingham-Dublin returns for £43, though these are not guaranteed connections. Amtrak trains between Boston and New York also offer reasonable fares for England's second and third matches.
