The 2026 World Cup has been hosted in sixteen cities across North America, including several in the United States. Reuters photographers have been stationed at every training camp and match, capturing the action on and off the pitch.

Host Cities

From Mexico City to Los Angeles, and from Miami to Seattle, each host city has brought its unique flavor to the tournament. In Mexico City, the focus has been on the famous Estadio Azteca, which has hosted some of the tournament’s most noted games over the years.

In Guadalajara, many locals still recall Pele playing there in 1970, and a statue of the Brazilian legend was unveiled this year. In Monterrey, locals gather in their backyards to enjoy the game alongside a barbecue and some beers, or congregate in bars.

In the United States, cities like Miami, Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles have welcomed fans from around the world. In Miami, the heat and humidity have been a challenge, but the fans don’t seem fazed. In Houston, the enormous welcome given to visiting supporters has been notable, with Mexican-shirted fans everywhere.

In Dallas, the scale of everything, from stadium size to the range of merchandise, has been striking. Two Argentina matches have been played in front of packed and enthusiastic crowds. In Atlanta, the fan zone has been crowded, and restaurants are showing matches on TV, with business booming.

In Los Angeles, the World Cup has brought residents and visitors alike out into the streets in a more communal way. In San Francisco, the diasporas have embraced their countries of ancestry, with flags, culture, food, and language on display.

In other cities, like Kansas City, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver, and Seattle, the atmosphere has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans enjoying the game and the festivities surrounding it.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.