What’s the estimated cost for a typical family of four to experience the FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has undoubtedly been highlighted in the diaries of football enthusiasts around the world ever since the announcement was made that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host the event. However, with costs for everything from fuel to accommodation and meals skyrocketing, fans will need to dig deep into their pockets to support their teams during the group stage matches, let alone throughout the entire tournament.

This year will see an increase in participating countries from 32 to 48, meaning that the teams making it to the final will compete in eight matches across North America, up from the previous seven.

Take England as an example; their first three matches will take place in Arlington (Texas) on June 17, Foxborough (Massachusetts) on June 23, and East Rutherford (New Jersey) on June 27.

For English fans flying from London to Dallas for the group stages, estimated flight costs are around €1,490 per person for a multi-city itinerary that incorporates the later matches in Massachusetts and New Jersey.

The estimated cost for accommodation for England supporters during the group stage is nearly €3,670 for a 10-day stay in mid-range hotels (three-star).

For England’s group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, ‘Supporter Value’ tickets, classified as Category 3, will officially demand between €188 and €204.

Travel from hotels to the stadiums is expected to cost roughly €200 per person for families.

Daily expenses for meals and beverages are estimated to reach around €669 per person over the 10 days.

Total cost estimation for a 10-day trip for four individuals:

Return flights from London to Dallas, including flights to Boston and New York: Approximately €5,960

Accommodation: Approximately €3,670

Tickets for three group stage matches: Roughly €2,400

Transportation from hotels to the venues for the three matches: Around €1,100

Food and drink expenses: Approximately €2,676

Total: Approximately €15,806

For European fans opting to stay behind, there’s comfort in knowing they only need to wait two years before experiencing the European Championship finals, where ticket prices are likely to be significantly lower.

UEFA has decided to freeze ticket prices for EURO 2028, which means that supporters could potentially acquire about five tickets for the cost of a single parking spot at a World Cup stadium in the United States this summer.

For EURO 2024 in Germany, the most affordable group stage tickets are approximately €60, with UEFA aiming to keep these below €68 for EURO 2028.