Soccer fever is gearing up and the countdown to summer 2026 is already building excitement.
The International Football Tournament returns to North America and this time for the first time it will be with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will be held from June 11 – July 19, jointly hosted by sixteen cities—eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
It will be the first international soccer tournament to feature 48 countries instead of 32, making it the biggest in history.
Atlanta is shaping up to be one of the biggest tournament cities in the entire 2026 tournament. It is one of the few cities hosting with 5 group-stage matches, a Round of 32, a Round of 16, and a semifinal match on July 15.
Atlanta already has a proven giant soccer crowd culture thanks to Atlanta United. It became one of the biggest attendance stories in world football, drawing 50,000–70,000 fans.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the most impressive stadiums in the world. It has a capacity of around 75,000, a retractable “camera lens” roof inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, a giant circular halo video board, and climate-controlled interior (important in Atlanta summer).
The stadium is close to downtown hotels, bars, Centennial Olympic Park, convention spaces, and transit.
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the busiest airport in the world, making it easier for international arrivals and nonstop flights from everywhere.
A major fan zone is expected around Centennial Olympic Park, with giant screens, concerts, and watch parties for non-Atlanta matches.
Driving around Atlanta will be difficult. Use MARTA (public transit) whenever possible. The stadium is directly connected to rail transit.
Arrive early on game days. Security zones around the stadium will be huge.
Get ready to discover iconic landmarks, world-class venues, vibrant neighborhoods, and 39-days of fan celebrations across the region.
Introducing the North America Football 2026 eSIM package
Red Bull MOBILE has you covered with a plan built specifically for the tournament. The North America Football 2026 package is a single eSIM that works seamlessly across all three host countries USA, Mexico and Canada at a rate of €1 per GB. No roaming surprises. No SIM swapping at every border. Just reliable data, wherever the matches are.
You can get it at esim.redbullmobile.com and activate it right on your phone with no physical SIM, no queuing at an airport kiosk.
Why an eSIM is the smart choice for International Football Tournament travel
An eSIM is a digital SIM card that’s built into your phone. You download a connectivity plan directly, no plastic, no hardware. For travellers heading to the tournaments, this means:
Instant activation: download and go, before you even board your flight.
- Keep your home number: use your regular SIM for calls while the eSIM handles your data.
- One plan, three countries: the North America Football 2026 package switches automatically between US, Mexican, and Canadian networks.
- Transparent pricing: at €1/GB, you always know exactly what you’re paying.
What will you use it for?
From streaming match replays in your hotel room, to sharing photos from inside the stadium, to navigating between venues in cities you’ve never been to, your phone is your companion during the tournaments. Don’t let a bad connection hold you back.
Whether you’re catching a group stage match in Los Angeles, the quarterfinals in Guadalajara, or the final in New York, the North America Football 2026 eSIM keeps you online from kickoff to the final whistle.
Ready to get connected?
Pick up the North America Football 2026 eSIM package at esim.redbullmobile.com. It takes minutes to set up and works the moment you land.
