2026 World Cup FAQs

Sportsworld are offering a variety of travel packages, including Standard and 4-star accommodation options. Group Stage accommodation will be located in the host cities for a minimum of 2 nights per city.

It is important to note that the accommodation offered in all our travel packages is based on availability. Therefore, we recommend you book as early as possible to ensure your chosen travel package is available. We also reserve the right to provide alternative accommodation at a similar level should it become unavailable. 

The accommodation included in the packages for Knock-out Stages will be confirmed following qualification when it is known where and when each team will be playing.

Travel packages including ‘Standard’ accommodation have separate, good quality clean bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

At this stage, we are not offering an accommodation only package option. However, please refer to the website for details of the full range of package options available including ‘Ground Only’ packages. 

Yes, however, you will be required to notify the Sportsworld team at the time of booking.  Please email us at: [email protected] with both customer booking numbers.

Once you have booked your travel package you will not be able to amend the selected accommodation included in your travel package. However, you may be able to upgrade subject to availability.

Package inclusions vary and are as specified in the booking summary.

Sportsworld will have a team on-site during the tournament for support and recommendations.

Flight departures will be tailored to your specific package, please refer to the website for details.  Sportsworld’s Official Follow 3 travel package will be based on the dates of the three Group Stage games and as such will intend to arrive the day before the first match – dates to be confirmed post-final draw in December 2025.

International flights for our travel packages for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are based on London departures. However, at the time of booking, you will be given the option to let us know if you would prefer to depart from a different UK based airport, which will then be investigated by our team following the draw. Please be aware that supplements could apply for other airports.

At this stage we are unable to confirm, however we will provide updates post-final draw.

At this stage we are unable to confirm, however this will be updated in the FAQs post-final draw. 

We accept Debit Cards as well as Visa and Mastercard Credit Cards. The cardholder must be one of the passengers travelling. The first instalment deposit will be taken at time of booking and you will be issued with an email confirmation including payment terms. Due to the nature of these travel packages, we recommend contacting your banking institution prior to making your booking to let them know the approximate amount you will be charging. 

No. Depending on time of booking, a deposit or percentage of your order total is required to be paid at the time of booking to secure your place – however, if preferred, you can also select to make payment in full. Payment for all outstanding monies will be required in instalments. The percentage split per instalment will be determined per package purchased and due dates for payment will be included in the payment terms and conditions (please see our Booking T&Cs here). It is the responsibility of the lead booker to ensure that payments are made on time to avoid risk of cancellation of your booking.   

Should you have any payment questions, please contact the team for assistance on +44 (0)203 314 8255 or email us at: [email protected].  

Yes, all taxes are included in our travel packages.

The cardholder must be one of the persons travelling on the booking.

If your personal details are incorrect or incomplete you may be prevented from boarding the aircraft, entering my destination or entering the stadium for your match. Please ensure you have filled in all personal details accurately and as stated in your passport.  This can be provided at time of booking or edited in your ‘My Account’ on the website once you have all the details (subject to submission deadlines) – please note: Sportsworld will not be responsible for any incorrect information submitted and there may be an administration fee for changes/late submissions.

Please see Special Terms & Conditions below:

• To secure and commit to your place you will need to pay a £100 per person non-refundable deposit, you will have an option to either pay your full balance at time of booking or pay by payment plan.
• For the 14-night package only, following the draw if England’s Group stage matches require a reduction in hotel nights you will receive a refund equivalent to the number of reduced nights stay.
• If you choose the payment plan option, the credit card you paid your deposit with will be deducted equal monthly amounts up to the total package cost with a final payment date of 8 weeks before departure.
• You will only be committed to the total cost of the package should England qualify for FWC2026.
• Should England not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup you will receive a full refund less a £100 non-refundable deposit fee.
• This package does not include match tickets.
• Package dates advertised are provisional and will be confirmed following the final draw in December 2025.

For full booking Terms & Conditions please click here.

This package does not include match tickets.

If you have purchased one of our Follow 3 packages and your team does not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, you will receive a full refund minus your £100 non-refundable deposit within 14 days of your team not qualifying.

ATOL certificates for Follow 3 Travel Packages purchased prior to the Final Draw will include general package inclusions. At the end of January 2026, once package details have been confirmed, we will issue a follow up communication with updated information including ATOL certificates.

If you have any changes that you think need to be made to your ATOL outside of correspondence with Sportsworld, please email [email protected] quoting your order number and the change that needs to be made so we can check and make the update to the new ATOL.

Thursday 11 June 2026 – Sunday 19 July 2026

There will be a total of 48 national teams participating in the tournament, played across 16 host cities in three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The Final Draw will be announced in December 2025 which will determine which teams play in each specific match in the Group Stage. Subsequent rounds including Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals will be dictated by results. 

USA – 21 years old

Canada – 19 years old

Mexico – 18 years old

USA – Dollar (USD)

Canada – Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Mexico – Pesos (MXN)

With the World Cup 2026 spread across three countries, it’s too early to answer. However, as a ‘from’ guide, London to New York City is 7/8 hours.

For more information on laws in the USA, please visit the UK government website here.

For more information on laws in the Canada, please visit the UK government website here.

For more information on laws in Mexico, please visit the UK government website here.