World Cup 2026 from China
Asia
US-China political tensions mean B-2 visa approvals are slower than average. Vancouver (no US visa) is an excellent alternative base.
$550
Budget flights
$1,000
Economy flights
~12h
Flight time
⚠️
US Visa Required
Estimated 7-night trip to Los Angeles (2 matches, Cat 2, mid-range)
$3,210
Visa & Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 USA
🔴 B-2 Visa Required
Apply immediately — wait times 180–400+ days
🇨🇦 Canada
🔴 Visa Required
Apply for Canadian visitor visa early
🇲🇽 Mexico
✅ Visa-Free
Most nationalities enter Mexico visa-free
Recommended Host Cities
Closest or most accessible cities for China travellers, ranked by flight time and convenience.
Los Angeles
USASoFi Stadium
Hollywood meets football. SoFi Stadium is one of the most spectacular venues in sport, with California sunshine guaranteed.
$220
per night
San Francisco / Bay Area
USALevi's Stadium
Tech capital meets world football. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, stunning Bay Area surroundings, and Silicon Valley culture.
$270
per night
Seattle
USALumen Field
Lumen Field has one of the loudest atmospheres in North American sport. Seattle's passionate football culture will shine.
$190
per night
Vancouver
CanadaBC Place
Stunning Pacific Northwest scenery meets world-class football. BC Place opens its roof for a spectacular atmosphere under the Canadian sky.
$195
per night
All Host Cities — Hotel Costs
| City | Budget hotel | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | $110 | $220 | $550 |
| 🇺🇸 San Francisco / Bay Area | $130 | $270 | $650 |
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | $95 | $190 | $450 |
| 🇨🇦 Vancouver | $105 | $195 | $460 |
| 🇺🇸 New York / New Jersey | $120 | $250 | $600 |
| 🇺🇸 Dallas | $90 | $170 | $400 |
| 🇺🇸 Miami | $100 | $210 | $500 |
| 🇺🇸 Atlanta | $85 | $160 | $380 |
| 🇺🇸 Boston | $115 | $230 | $520 |
| 🇺🇸 Kansas City | $80 | $150 | $350 |
| 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | $100 | $195 | $450 |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto | $110 | $200 | $480 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | $55 | $110 | $280 |
| 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | $45 | $90 | $220 |
| 🇲🇽 Monterrey | $50 | $100 | $240 |
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