World Cup 2026 from India
Asia
Apply for US visa as early as possible — wait times exceed 400 days from India. Air India now flies BOM-JFK and DEL-JFK non-stop.
$650
Budget flights
$1,150
Economy flights
~16h
Flight time
⚠️
US Visa Required
Estimated 7-night trip to New York / New Jersey (2 matches, Cat 2, mid-range)
$3,575
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 India travellers, ranked by flight time and convenience.
New York / New Jersey
USAMetLife Stadium
The biggest stage in world football — MetLife Stadium hosts the World Cup Final. Expect premium prices but unmatched atmosphere.
$250
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
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
All Host Cities — Hotel Costs
| City | Budget hotel | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York / New Jersey | $120 | $250 | $600 |
| 🇺🇸 San Francisco / Bay Area | $130 | $270 | $650 |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | $110 | $220 | $550 |
| 🇺🇸 Dallas | $90 | $170 | $400 |
| 🇺🇸 Miami | $100 | $210 | $500 |
| 🇺🇸 Atlanta | $85 | $160 | $380 |
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | $95 | $190 | $450 |
| 🇺🇸 Boston | $115 | $230 | $520 |
| 🇺🇸 Kansas City | $80 | $150 | $350 |
| 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | $100 | $195 | $450 |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto | $110 | $200 | $480 |
| 🇨🇦 Vancouver | $105 | $195 | $460 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | $55 | $110 | $280 |
| 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | $45 | $90 | $220 |
| 🇲🇽 Monterrey | $50 | $100 | $240 |
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