There’s been a lot of footy to keep up with in June. And a lot of it is happening in the U.S. And, honestly… it’s all been a bit overwhelming!

Why some soccer fans, specifically La Brigada de Oro of Nashville, TN, have been missing from the stands recently.

In just over a year, the largest World Cup in history will kick off across North America. But behind the hype a sobering reality is beginning to take hold: the 2026 edition may not be the international party we’ve come to expect.

The Footy Travelers Took to Mexico City during the Dia de Los Muertos Holiday in 2023 — Here’s Why We’re Hitting ‘Repeat’ on the Trip in 2025

It’s not just the structure that’s getting a facelift. The iconic stadium immortalized in World Cup lore by Maradona’s “Hand of God” is undergoing renovations for World Cup 2026 — and has been renamed in the process.

There’s really nothing saying FIFA can’t or won’t change their process and use one similar to that of Copa America. But if they return to the process used for past World Cups, this is what you need to know.

Three unnamed sources said: “FIFA was likely to be guided by financial and political benefits as much as sporting ones when it came to taking a decision on the matter."

Here’s what you should know about these elusive, historically budget-friendly tickets and your odds of snagging some for World Cup 2026.

Consider this your personal invitation to join the ultimate soccer-centric journey in the summer of 2026—you won’t want to miss it!

If you missed our 2024 UK trip, here’s a recount of our memorable adventure exploring the heart of British football… and an invitation to the next one!

Join us as we look back on an incredible year of footy travel!