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Miami, USA, 2026 World Cup City Guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Miami for the 2026 World Cup 🌊
✒️ By the worldcup-travel.com team | 📅 Updated 1 June 2025
Bienvenidos a Miami! We are here to help with all your planning needs for Miami 2026 World Cup travel. We’ve got the best information on transportation to and from the city, between host cities, and to and from Hard Rock Stadium (officially coined “Miami Stadium” by FIFA). We’ll also help you find your way through hotel bookings, house rentals, car rentals, public transportation in and around the city, and so much more.
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Taylor Swift and Super Bowls have readied Miami for the 2026 World Cup
Miami is the gateway to the Caribbean, with a 70% Latino population. The city’s culture is rich with vibes from Cuba, Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. The cuisine alone is a foodie’s dream, and music fans will love the Afro-Caribbean rhythms that play day and night. As a city known for its cultural vibrancy, Miami is sure to bring the heat for the 2026 World Cup. Iconic beaches? Check! Diverse cuisine? You bet. Iconic nightlife? Who needs sleep?
Tropical vacation vibes aside, you’re here to watch soccer, and Miami has the perfect set up for an action-packed 2026 World Cup tournament. Just a 15-minute drive north of Downtown is Miami Stadium, Southern Florida’s premier destination for live entertainment. Home to National Football League’s (NFL) Miami Dolphins, the stadium is known for hosting some of the biggest live events, including six NFL Super Bowls, two Major League Baseball World Series, and three consecutive nights of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. Currently, staff is hard at work getting the stadium ready to meet FIFA standards and ensure fans an exceptional World Cup experience.
If you can’t make it to a game, the FIFA Fan Festival will offer live match broadcasts, music, food, and interactive activities for fans of all ages, giving even non-ticket holders the chance to be part of the action.
With 600,000 visitors expected in town for the 2026 World Cup, prices for accommodations and car rentals in Miami are expected to spike. Since most places haven’t even released availability for World Cup visitors yet, we recommend signing up to our email list so we can share more information as soon as it becomes available.
Miami 2026 World Cup FAQs
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Miami Stadium is located approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Miami.
Unlike other east coast cities, the stadium is not serviced by public transportation to the same degree, so renting a car may be your best option. On-site parking is available but it is recommended that you buy a pass well in advance and arrive several hours early.
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MLS: Inter Miami CF is owned by David Beckham with a star-studded lineup including Lionel Messi and other big – albeit aging – players like Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
USL: FC Miami City and Miami AC both have men’s teams (in USL League Two) and women's teams (in USLW League)
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Atlanta (650 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Philadelphia (1,172 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Houston (1,180 miles stadium-to-stadium)
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Seven World Cup games in total will be played in Miami: Four group stage games, one Round of 32, one quarter final, and the third-place play off (where the losers of the semi-finals play each other).
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Expect classic tropical summer weather in Miami: Hot, humid and often rainy.
The highs are usually between 87°F and 92°F (31°C to 33°C) and the lows between 75°F and 80°F (24°C to 27°C). It doesn’t cool off much at night. Because of the high humidity it will always feel much hotter than it really is. Might as well embrace the sweat!
Which 2026 World Cup matches will be held in Miami?
Match 13 – Monday, June 15, 2026 – Group Stage (Group H)
Match 37 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Group Stage (Group H)
Match 49 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Group Stage (Group C)
Match 71 – Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Group Stage (Group K)
Match 86 – Friday, July 3, 2026 – Round of 32 (Knockout stage)
Match 99 – Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Quarter-final (Knockout stage)
Match 103 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Third-place Play-off (Knockout stage)
Fan-Fueled Adventures in Miami
Above: Christine at Hard Rock Stadium. Below: Gearing up for a Dolphins game. Photos courtesy of Christine Kindt.
We spoke to football-loving locals to get their take on the 2026 World Cup host cities they call home. Christine Kindt has lived in Miami since 2019 and attended sports events, festivals, and concerts at Hard Rock Stadium, including Argentina v Colombia in the COPA America 2024 final. Over to Christine:
Wear flat shoes or sneakers. You can end up walking several miles based on where you park, where you sit, and how much of the experience you decide to take in before the game.
Research the stadium’s “clear bag policy” before you arrive. Only small purses and clear bags will be permitted. There are lockers available if you forget.
Have your tickets downloaded before arriving to the stadium. WiFi can be very slow due to the congestion of people attending.
Be prepared for the Florida heat. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and SPF, and make sure to drink plenty of water.
Sign up for a pick-up soccer game using Plei. The app lets you join games happening in the area. There are plenty of local fields to choose from like Pegaso, Stadio Soccer, Soccer Cage, Brickell Soccer and Padel, Cathedral Soccer, Soccer Complex, and Soctainer.
For fans looking to watch games at a bar, Miami is home to a number of bars tied to specific fan groups: Mickey Burkes in South Beach is the area’s official home for Liverpool fans, while The Bar in Coral Gables roots for Arsenal. The Brightside on Coral Way supports Manchester United, 205 Sports Bar in Brickell cheers for Real Madrid, and La Tropical in Wynwood hosts local Inter Miami fans. If big screen TVs are your thing, try Grails in Edgewater or Fritz & Franz in Coral Gables.
Get more in-the-know Miami tips from Christine on our Miami transport guide.
Visiting Miami for the 2026 World Cup
In Miami, fútbol is already life, so no one here has to be convinced that soccer is a sport worth paying attention to. The town’s love for the sport means local watch parties will be raging all over the city, so if you can’t get tickets to a game, don’t fret – you’ll still be invited to the party. With most of Miami’s residents being foreign-born, visitors from Latin American and Europe will feel right at home in the multicultural, multilingual atmosphere. And this city really does know how to party. Whatever your vibe is – from EDM, Latin-trap, hip-hop to salsa – Miami has you covered for the post-game after hours. Just remember to hydrate!
Doing Miami like a local
A Miami morning often starts with a strong cafecito and pastelitos before heading into work. Afternoons might include some beach time or getting caught in a midday thunderstorm – a nearly daily occurance. Don’t worry, though, they pass quickly. Evenings are perfect for food trucks, salsa dancing, or chilling in some of the cool multicultural neighborhoods. Pride runs deep in areas like Little Havana and Hialeah. Good vibes, above all!
On the weekend, catch the locals out on a boat, at family barbecues, or hitting up local art shows. Whatever the time of year, Miami always blends hustle with heat, culture, and celebration. And a final tip from our Miami local, Christine Kindt: Visit South Plaza or Campus, where there are many food and beverage activations, pop-up art installations, Instagrammable moments, music, merchandise, and a whole lot more.
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