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.
Kansas City (KC) is hosting six games during the tournament.
Group Stage matches are on:
June 16, 2026 — Argentina vs Algeria
June 20, 2026 — Ecuador vs Curaçao
June 25, 2026 — Tunisia vs Netherlands
June 27, 2026 — Algeria vs Austria
Knockout Stage matches are on:
July 3, 2026 — Round of 32
July 11, 2026 — Quarterfinal
All matches will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, officially renamed “Kansas City Stadium” during the tournament. The stadium holds around 73,000 during the matches. It is home of the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL and a Guinness World Record holder for loudest outdoor sports venue. KC fans are known for tailgating, so you can expect giant BBQ setups, tents and music, fans grilling for hours before kickoff, and mixed national-team parties in parking lots.
KC calls itself the “Soccer Capital of America” due to long youth soccer traditions, one of MLS’s best-supported clubs, and one of the strongest women’s soccer scenes in the U.S. It is the first stadium in the world purpose-built for a professional women’s soccer team.
Several national teams picked Kansas City as a base camp. One of them is Argentina, so there’s a realistic chance this is Lionel Messi’s final tournament appearance in the U.S.
A major FIFA Fan Festival is expected to run throughout the tournament with live screenings, concerts, food vendors, cultural events, and viewing parties for non-KC matches.
Arrowhead Stadium is not centrally located. Expect more traffic, long wait times for rideshares, and massive parking demands.
Organizers are building special transportation systems and shuttle networks, so check local networks for more information.
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 at esim.redbullmobile.com. It takes minutes to set up and works the moment you land.
International Soccer Tournament 2026 – Kansas City eSIM €1/GB
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Stay connected throughout the International Soccer Tournament 2026 in Kansas City with the eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE for just €1/GB
