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World Cup Travel + Hiking: Best Trails Near Host Cities
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items If you're a hiker AND a soccer fan (like me), then you will want to check out this list. The 2026 World Cup is taking place in 16 different cities in Canada, USA, and Mexico between June 11 and July 19. If you're lucky enough to get tickets to a matc...
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City Guidebooks
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Websites
These websites include a blog post I wrote summarizing the best host cities for World Cup hiking, as well as the hiking websites for each state or province the host cities are located in from my website, Where to Hike When.
I created this blog post summarizing which of the 16 host cities are best for basing yourself to hike trails in between matches. These include Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, and more!
2026 World Cup Travel Guide: Best Hiking Trails Near the Host Cities - Where To Hike When
A comprehensive guide to hiking in Canada, including the beautiful province of British Columbia, home of host city Vancouver. Vancouver is surrounded by mountains such as the famous Grouse Grind, and there are so many stunning hiking trails within ea...
Hiking Around Vancouver
This guide gives you all the info you need to hike near Seattle in the beautiful state of Washington. You're within easy reach of the stunning Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, and all the amazing trails in the North Cascade mountai...
Hiking Around Seattle
Los Angeles and San Francisco are both host cities for the World Cup and both fantastic options for hiking. This guide to hiking in California includes all the many beautiful places to explore near the cities including Santa Monica mountains, Yosemit...
Hiking Around Los Angeles & San Francisco
Two of the Mexico host cities for the World Cup are Mexico City and Monterrey, both offering up fantastic hiking opportunities nearby. Particularly around Mexico City which is not far from the highest peaks in the country. Check out this hiking guide...
Hiking Around Mexico City & Monterrey
Boston, Massachusetts is one of the World Cup host cities and is a good base to explore the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Check out this guide to hiking in Massachusetts.
Hiking Around Boston
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of the host cities for the World Cup. This guide to hiking in Pennsylvania gives you all the details you need to hike in the state, including in the lovely Allegheny Mountains, and parts of the Appalachian Trail.
Hiking Around Philadelphia
Several World Cup matches, including the final, are going to be hosted at the MetLife Stadium, which is in New Jersey. If you're planning to attend any games here, the Catskill Mountains aren't too far away. Check out this hiking guide to New York st...
Hiking Around New York/New Jersey
Hiking Guidebooks
These hiking guidebooks for the regions around the host cities are invaluable for planning a hiking trip to these areas.
One of the most popular and trusted hiking guides for British Columbia, this guide describes 105 hikes in one of the most beautiful corners of Canada.
105 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia
This is a great guide for hiking around Vancouver, which is a city surrounded by mountains and home to some stunning trails, such as the famous Grouse Grind.
Best Hikes Vancouver (Best Hikes Near Series)
This is one of the best hiking guides to hiking in Washington, many of which are easily reached from Seattle, one of the World Cup host cities. Explore beautiful Olympic National Park, the North Cascades, Mount Rainier, and so much more.
Hiking Washington (State Hiking Guides)
If you're in or around Los Angeles, one of the two Californian World Cup host cities, then you'll want to grab this guide to 101 hikes in southern California.
101 Hikes in Southern California: Mountains & Desert
One of the few guides published on hiking in Mexico, including around Mexico City, one of the World Cup host cities. Within easy reach of Mexico City are the country's highest peaks, Izta-Popo National Park and Nevado de Toluca.
Mexico Trails: Guide to 43 Short Hikes
A great guidebook for hiking near Philadelphia, one of the World Cup's host cities.
AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia Guide
Explore the Berkshires, a beautiful mountain area in western Massachusetts, home of Boston, one of the World Cup's host cities.
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires Guide
City Guidebooks
You'll want to grab a guidebook to exploring the host cities when not screaming at a match!
You'll want grab this guide to Seattle, which outlines all of the biggest sights such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the EMP Museum.
Lonely Planet Seattle (Travel Guide)
Explore the beautiful city of Vancouver (and Victoria) with this comprehensive guide to the city's best sights, such as Gastown, Grouse Mountain, and Stanley Park.
Lonely Planet Vancouver & Victoria (Travel Guide)
Explore the Big Apple with a Lonely Planet guide, giving you all the details on the iconic sights and the hidden gems.
Lonely Planet New York City Travel Guide
Trip Planning Resources
Essential trip planning resources for your 2026 World Cup adventure!
This is the official FIFA site for ticketing information for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA TICKETS
Accommodation will be expensive during the World Cup, so use booking.com to find the best deals on hotels, apartments, hostels, wherever you want to stay!
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
You will definitely need a car to get to the trails, so get the best car rental deals at Rentalcars.com.
Cheap Car Rental, Price Match Guarantee - Rentalcars.com