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.
The matches in Vancouver may end up being one of the most memorable of the entire tournament. It is one of North America’s most multicultural cities and you will probably hear 20+ languages around the stadium district on matchdays.
BC Place (temporarily renamed Vancouver Stadium during the tournament) opened in 1983 but got a huge modernization in 2011, including its famous cable-supported roof.
The stadium is unusual because it sits directly inside downtown Vancouver. You can arrive by SkyTrain in minutes, walk from restaurants to the gates, walk to the waterfront afterwards, and see mountains while approaching the stadium.
Capacity will be expanded to roughly 54,000 during the games. Vancouver will host seven matches, including knockout games and Canadian national team matches.
Vancouver is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors during the tournament and official fan zones are expected to become a huge part of the experience. There will be giant outdoor screens, concerts, cultural events, food markets, public viewing areas, waterfront entertainment, and so much more.
You can attend matches without driving at all. The SkyTrain system connects to downtown, the airport, suburban areas, hotels, entertainment districts, and directly to BC Place.
Vancouver has a very mild climate, however, evenings can feel cool even in June and July. Rain is still possible, and ocean air changes temperatures quickly. Bringing a light waterproof jacket is smart.
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.
