🛂 1. Visa / ESTA (VERY IMPORTANT)

• 🇪🇺 Europe → ESTA (online, fast, ~$21)
• Appointment delays can take weeks or months

👉 Apply as early as possible (6–12 months before)

💡 Tip:

• Prepare: bank statements, job proof, travel plan
• Be clear: “tourism / World Cup”

💸 2. Budget (realistic, not YouTube fantasy)

👉 Daily cost estimate:

• 🏨 Hotel: $100–300/night
• 🍔 Food: $20–60/day
• 🚗 Transport: $10–50/day
• 🎟️ Match tickets: $$$ (unknown yet, but expensive)

👉 Safe budget: $150–300/day minimum

💡 Tip:

• Prices will x2 near stadiums

🏨 3. Accommodation strategy (CRITICAL)

❌ Biggest mistake: booking late

👉 Smart approach:

• Book early (even refundable)
• Stay outside city center
• Use:
  • Airbnb
  • Budget hotels
  • Shared stays

💡 Pro tip:

• Check distance to stadium (not just city name)

✈️ 4. Travel between cities

👉 World Cup 2026 = USA + Canada + Mexico

• Distances are HUGE
• Example: New York → Los Angeles = 6h flight

👉 You will likely need:

• domestic flights
• or a very optimized itinerary

💡 Tip:

• Don’t plan matches too far apart

📱 5. Internet / SIM / Apps

👉 Essential apps:

• Google Maps
• Uber / Lyft
• Booking / Airbnb

👉 SIM options:

• eSIM (fastest)
• prepaid SIM in airport

💡 Tip:

• Don’t rely on WiFi only

💳 6. Payment

• Card works everywhere
• Apple Pay / Google Pay accepted
• Cash = almost useless

⚠️ But:

• Always have $50–100 cash backup

🚨 7. Safety

👉 USA is safe overall, BUT:

• Avoid empty areas at night
• Be careful in big cities (NY, LA, etc.)
• Don’t flash cash / valuables

💡 Tip:

• Check neighborhood before booking

🎟️ 8. Tickets (BIG ONE)

• Buy ONLY from official sources
• Avoid scams / resellers

💡 Tip:

• Create FIFA account early
• Be ready when tickets drop

🎒 9. What to pack

• Passport + copies
• Travel insurance (very important)
• Universal adapter
• Comfortable shoes (you’ll walk a LOT)

🌎 10. Extra tip (most people ignore this)

👉 Time zones + jet lag

• USA has multiple time zones
• You will be tired first 2–3 days

💡 Tip:

• Arrive early before your first match

💬 Final

Planning to go to the World Cup 2026?

Drop your questions below 👇
I’ll help as much as I can.