The biggest football tournament on the planet is in full swing across North America, and the atmosphere is too good to watch from home. With direct Virgin Atlantic flights to host cities and smooth connections via Delta Air Lines, it’s easy to get closer to the matches, the celebrations and the cities making this summer unforgettable.

You bring the tickets, we’ll bring the Virgin Atlantic magic. Fly, drive, cheer, explore, repeat. Your winning formation starts here.

Big games, bigger trips

England are through to the semi-finals, with just four teams and three huge games left. Fly out now to catch the action live, or make a last-minute dash for an unforgettable final in New York.

How the tournament is split...

Sixteen host cities. Three zones. One legendary showdown.

Holiday packages that hit the back of the net

From flights and hotels to fly-drives between matches, our packages get you off to a great start. Curated for fans, friends and families alike, they’ve got everything you need to feel match-ready, on and off the pitch.

Base yourself in a host city, hop between matches, or turn it into a road trip across the regions. Tickets are on you – the rest is on us.

Need more help or a few handy tips?

Yes, with Virgin Atlantic you can book fully flexible flights, offering extra peace of mind if your plans change.

Our Flex Fare lets you make unlimited date changes, free of charge, up to 331 days from booking. You’ll just need to pay any fare difference, and the fare is fully refundable if you need to cancel.

It’s a great option if you’re planning travel around the tournament and want more flexibility as fixtures, teams and venues move through the knockout stages.

Please see all of the most up to date information and booking conditions in our Help Centre.

A fly-drive is a brilliant way to explore on your terms, combining your Virgin Atlantic flight with a rental car in one seamless booking.

It’s ideal if you want to travel between host cities, build in extra stops, or turn your tournament trip into a bigger holiday across North America.

Find out more here.

The tournament takes place across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, running for 39 days from Thursday 11 June to Sunday 19 July 2026.

Group stage:

  • Matchday 1: 11–17 June 2026
  • Matchday 2: 18–23 June 2026
  • Matchday 3: 24–27 June 2026

Knockout phase:

  • Round of 32: 28 June–3 July 2026
  • Round of 16: 4–7 July 2026
  • Quarter-finals: 9–11 July 2026
  • Semi-finals: 14–15 July 2026
  • Third-place play-off: 18 July 2026
  • Final: 19 July 2026, hosted at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

The tournament is now in the knockout stages, with fixtures, venues and kick-off times updating as teams progress.

You’ll find selected standout fixtures further up this page, including where each match takes place and how to get there with Virgin Atlantic or our partner airlines.

Match schedules and venues are set by FIFA and may change, so always check the official match schedule before you book or travel.

Absolutely, you can book multi-destination itineraries with Virgin Atlantic Holidays. We have selected itineraries available online, or you can contact us for more tailored options.

It’s a great way to make more of your tournament trip. Fly into one city, explore another, then fly home from somewhere different, all in one booking.

Make the trip bigger than matchday

Whether you’re chasing the knockout drama or planning your next North America escape, we’ll help you turn the journey into a holiday, with flights, hotels, fly-drives and multi-city options made easy.

Virgin Atlantic is not an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™. FIFA World Cup™ is a trademark of FIFA. Virgin Atlantic does not sell or include match tickets. References are for informational and travel purposes only. Match schedules and venues are set by FIFA and may change without notice.