America is ready. For the first time in over 30 years, the FIFA World Cup returns to U.S. soil. Brand USA launched America the Beautiful Game, a trip-planning hub at AmericaTheBeautiful.com/Football. It connects all 11 host cities with AI-powered road trip itineraries, dining picks, and local highlights built for football fans. Here’s everything you need, city by city.
Atlanta, Georgia — 8 Games | Semi-Final Host
Atlanta brings big energy. Explore Mercedes-Benz Stadium on a 90-minute tour. Walk through locker rooms, the skybridge, and the signature Window to the City. Then head to Brewhouse Café, official Pub Partner of Atlanta United, for lemon pepper chicken wings, a genuine local icon.
At World of Coca-Cola, sample over 100 beverages from tournament nations. Beyond that, StationSoccer adds real community spirit: 5 pick up football pitches connect directly to MARTA transit stations. It’s the world’s first football transit league.
Road Trips from Atlanta: Augusta · Savannah · Hilton Head Island · Macon
Boston, Massachusetts — 7 Games | Quarter-Final Host
Boston’s sports soul runs deep and proud. The Museum of Sports inside TD Garden covers half a mile of exhibits. Step behind a replica broadcast desk and call the action yourself.
For match day atmosphere, The Banshee in Dorchester is the American Outlaws’ bar of choice. Fourteen screens across two floors keep every fan in the game. Historically minded visitors should walk Boston Common, organized football has roots here dating back to 1862.
Road Trips from Boston: Falmouth · Edgartown · Hyannis · Provincetown
Dallas, Texas — 9 Games | Semi-Final Host | Most Games of Any U.S. City
No city owns the tournament schedule like Dallas does. Nine games, including a semi-final, cement its status as the tournament’s American centrepiece. Reunion Tower’s 470-foot observation deck delivers breathtaking 360-degree views. On a clear day, telescopes reach the stadium 18 miles out.
Just below, the Michelin recommended Crown Block steakhouse commands the 17th floor. In Deep Ellum, Pecan Lodge serves legendary Texas brisket and jalapeño sausage amid jazz and murals. Football devotees should also book time at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco. Inside, 400 pieces of memorabilia and Women’s tournament trophies chronicle the Beautiful Game.
Road Trips from Dallas: Austin · San Antonio · Fredericksburg · Waco
Houston, Texas — 7 Games
Downtown Houston is transforming itself for the tournament. A seven block pedestrian promenade is taking shape on Main Street. Nearby, local artists crafted 36-inch fiberglass footballs for the Art of Soccer Exhibit, bold, striking, and unmissably Houstonian.
The food scene rewards curiosity. Viet-Cajun crawfish is a proud Houston invention, born from the city’s vibrant Vietnamese community. The Kolache Factory serves Czech pastries stuffed with jalapeño Texan sausage. Both dishes reflect a city that makes fusion feel effortless.
Road Trips from Houston: Galveston · Lake Charles
Kansas City, Missouri — 6 Games | Quarter-Final Host
Kansas City leads with barbecue and boundless ambition. The world’s first Museum of Barbecue opened just months ago. Scent tests, regional flavor comparisons, and a baked-bean ball pit celebrate this culinary tradition. CPKC Stadium, home of the NWSL’s KC Current, holds another first, it’s the only venue on the planet built specifically for women’s professional sport.
To get around, hop the free Kansas City Streetcar. It links the River Market, the Power and Light District, and Crown Center in a single, breezy ride.
Road Trips from Kansas City: St. Louis · Springfield · Independence · Joplin
Los Angeles, California — 8 Games | Opening Match Host
Los Angeles opens the tournament with maximum fanfare. SoFi Stadium dazzles with a double-sided 4K video board and open-air concourses overlooking the city. For historic context, the LA Memorial Coliseum, a two time Olympic venue, offers walking tours right through the athlete’s tunnel.
The city’s football bar scene accommodates every allegiance. La Chuperia in Lincoln Heights covers Mexican leagues with devotion. Britannia Pub in Santa Monica draws the EPL faithful. Absolution Brewing in Torrance matches craft beer to match day. With Mexico co-hosting the tournament, expect the city’s Latino football culture to run at full roar.
Road Trips from Los Angeles: Las Vegas · Palm Springs · Joshua Tree National Park
Miami, Florida — 7 Games | Quarter-Final & Bronze Final Host
Miami turns the World Cup into pure spectacle. In Wynwood, colorful murals of Lionel Messi tower over the streets. The Pérez Art Museum Miami will showcase athletic art from over 100 artists at its Get in the Game exhibit throughout the tournament.
For maximum screen coverage, Grails sports bar runs matches across 70 screens simultaneously. Order a cocktail in a ceramic sneaker cup. Each one is a limited edition souvenir, and entirely Miami.
Road Trips from Miami: Key West · Islamorada · Little Torch Key
New York / New Jersey — 8 Games | Championship Host
The FIFA World Cup final arrives at MetLife Stadium, and the entire region rises to meet it. Rockefeller Center’s Fan Village transforms its iconic skating rink into a football pitch. Expect live concerts, cultural programming, and the Manhattan skyline framing every moment from the Top of the Rock.
Across the Hudson, Liberty State Park hosts a 39-day Fan Festival. Views stretch across to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. For team-specific passion, the bar scene delivers: Boca Juniors Restaurant for Argentina fans, La Gran Uruguaya in Queens for Uruguay supporters, and Ribalta for lovers of Italian football and Neapolitan pizza.
Road Trips from New York/New Jersey: Atlantic City · Philadelphia · East Rutherford
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 6 Games | Round of 16 Host
Philadelphia wears its sports identity loudly and without apology. Lincoln Financial Field offers guided and self-guided tours with full locker room and field access. The city’s dining scene just earned its first Michelin stars. Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Provenance all made the cut. Women’s sports fans should note Marsha’s, Philadelphia’s first queer-owned women’s sports bar.
Then there’s the cheesesteak. Pat’s King of Steaks invented it in the 1930s. Their signature move: slicing the rib-eye, never chopping.
Road Trips from Philadelphia: Cape May · Lancaster · Rehoboth Beach · Atlantic City
San Francisco Bay Area, California — 6 Games | Round of 32 Host
San Francisco brings an artist’s eye to its World Cup moment. The Big Art Loop will eventually trace 34 walkable miles with up to 100 large-scale sculptures. The first waterfront segment already stretches along the Bay. Two niche bars serve distinct football communities: Hi Tops in the Castro is the neighborhood’s original gay sports bar, while Rikki’s focuses entirely on women’s sports.
Road Trips from San Francisco: Lake Tahoe · Yosemite National Park · Placerville
Seattle, Washington — 6 Games | Two Knockout Round Matches
Seattle arrives ready and quietly confident. The Unity Loop, a 4.25-mile walking path, connects Lumen Field to Seattle Center. It passes through the new Waterfront Park, Occidental Square, and the Chinatown International District. Steps from the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass showcases Dale Chihuly’s extraordinary hand-blown sculptures in a spectacular setting.
Pitch the Baby, Seattle’s first women’s sports bar, opened in August 2025. Former Sounders player Fredy Montero founded Santo Coffee Co nearby, serving Colombian beans with community spirit. End every evening at Pike Place Market. Sample Pacific Northwest flavors, watch the fish throwers, and let Seattle remind you why football and travel belong together.
Road Trips from Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park · Bainbridge Island · Olympic National Park
