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Planning to follow the Brazilian team’s games at the 2026 World Cup? For the first time, the tournament will be played by 48 teams and in three different countries (Canada, Mexico and the United States). In all, 16 cities will host the 104 games.
The opening takes place on June 11th, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Azteca Stadium, in Mexico City, with the match between the Mexican team and South Africa, a match valid for Group A. The final will be on July 19th, at 4pm, at the MetLife Stadium, in New York.
Brazil, which is in Group C, debuts against Morocco on June 13th, at 7pm, at MetLife Stadium. In the first phase, the team still plays against Haiti, on 19/06, at 10pm, and Scotland, on 24/06, in Miami, at 7pm.
Platform helps plan tours in the 2026 World Cup host cities
To support fans in organizing their trips and expanding experiences beyond the stadiums, Brand USA, the country’s official tourism promotion body, launched America the Beautiful Game, a digital hub aimed at planning itineraries during the tournament.
Available at AmericaTheBeautiful.com/Football, the platform brings together suggestions for cultural and gastronomic experiences and road trip itineraries generated by artificial intelligence, connecting the 11 host cities to nearby destinations and attractions. The launch coincides with the America 250 celebrations, marking 250 years of North American independence, and presents a list of 250 recommended activities across the country.
In the edition dedicated to football, the highlight is the Beautiful Game, which brings together 50 options of tours and attractions in the host cities and surrounding areas, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the country before, during and after the games.
Each city and region presents a unique combination of sporting history and cultural experiences, from panoramic views and waterfront walks to cultural centers and legendary stadiums. Additionally, each national team will also establish base camps and training centers, with final locations to be announced closer to the start of the tournament.
Platform helps plan tours in the host cities of the 2026 World Cup
Check below the highlights of the first three cities that will host the Brazilian team’s matches in the first phase of the championship.
What to do in New York/New Jersey
Number of games: eight, including the championship final. Brazil debuts in the competition against Morocco on June 13th, at 7 pm (Brasília time).
The Fan Village at Rockefeller Center will show all matches live, transform the famous skating rink into a football field and host shows, cultural events and special presentations. The Top of the Rock observation deck will have exclusive programming, allowing visitors to watch the tournament with the New York skyline in the background.
Across the river in New Jersey, Liberty State Park will host the 39-day Fan Festival, offering panoramic views of Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, with live broadcasts of games, concerts produced by Live Nation, interactive soccer areas, sponsor booths and community programming.
A two-hour tour of MetLife Stadium takes visitors through the tournament final stage. Nearby, explore Kearny and Harrison, areas that became known as the “cradle of football” for having produced many stars from professional leagues.
Close to major transportation hubs such as Pennsylvania Station and the Port Authority, Football Factory at Legends shows more than 100 games per week. In Brooklyn, the Banter bar is entirely dedicated to football, while the historic The Soccer Tavern, opened in 1932 and surviving the Prohibition era, continues to be a meeting point for generations of fans. Football lovers will also find a meeting point inspired by our brothers, the Boca Juniors Restaurant.
Extension: Road Trips from New York/New Jersey: Walk the East Coast corridorconnecting New York, Atlantic City (New Jersey) and Philadelphia (Pennsylvania.
What to do in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
Number of games: six, including one of the round of 16. Brazil faces Haiti on June 19th, at 10 pm (Brasília time).
In the City of Brotherly Love, fans can take guided or self-guided tours of Lincoln Financial Field, the stadium that will host tournament matches; They include access to the pitch, changing rooms, team tunnel and post-game interview room, with an estimated time of 30 minutes for the self-guided tour.
In the first edition of the Michelin Guide dedicated to the local gastronomic scene, three Philadelphia restaurants received stars: Her Place Supper Club (seasonal menu with French, Italian and Jewish influences), Friday Saturday Sunday (eight-stroke tasting that combines technique, creativity and local ingredients) and Provenance (intimate French-Korean tasting menu).
And to get into the spirit of the women’s football cup, which takes place in 2029 in Brazil, cheer on the female athletes at Marsha’s, the first queer-owned sports bar in the city, which follows women’s sports in several leagues.
Although there is no shortage of places to try the city’s most famous sandwich, Pat’s King of Steaks has been considered for decades the birthplace of the Philly cheesesteak, created in the 1930s with sliced sirloin meat, grilled onions and cheese – the secret is in slicing, not mincing, the rib-eye. Other options include rival Geno’s and Angelo’s Pizzeria, the latter recognized with a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide.
Extension: Road Trips from Philadelphia: Discover Atlantic City, Rehoboth Beach and the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside.
What to do in Miami
Number of games: seven, including a quarter-final game and the third place match (bronze). Brazil plays against Scotland on June 24th, at 7 pm (Brasília time).
In the heart of Miami, the colorful Wynwood Walls features several murals featuring idol Lionel Messi.
To coincide with the tournament, the renowned Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will present the exhibition Get in the Game, bringing together sports-themed works by more than 100 artists.
Grails Sports Bar will show games on up to 70 screens, serving cocktails in limited-edition sneaker-shaped glasses that can be taken as souvenirs.
Built on a former golf course near Miami International Airport, the highly anticipated Miami Freedom Park will feature a 58-acre public park, hotel, restaurants and shopping areas, with the first phase expected to open in 2026.
Extension: Road Trips from Miami: Drive through Florida Keys in search of island culture, nature and nightlife.
