FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest World Cup in history, bringing together supporters across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
From immigration policies and human rights concerns to security debates and ticketing controversies, FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives against a backdrop of political and social issues that extend far beyond football.
Fare's Diversity Guide helps supporters, visitors, journalists and tournament stakeholders navigate the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Building on Fare's guides for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, this edition has been developed for the 2026 World Cup, with 48 teams competing across three countries, multiple cities and very different legal, cultural and political environments.
The guide combines practical travel information with social context and human rights-focused analysis. It explores how issues such as race, migration, accessibility, gender identity, gender-based violence, policing and political polarisation may shape visitor experiences during the tournament.
Legal protections, public attitudes and access to services can vary significantly between countries, states and cities. Our aim is to help visitors make informed decisions, prepare for travel and connect with local support where needed.
What you'll find in this guide
Practical information for travelling supporters and visitors
Key legal, social and cultural considerations
Information on host countries, cities and states
Guidance on safety, inclusion and accessibility
Community spaces, support services and reporting routes
Local insight into football culture and fan experiences
Pride Houses in the host cities
See previous diversity guides for World Cups:
farediverisityguide.org and diversityguide2022.org
Disclaimer: Information reflects publicly available sources and local insight available at the time of writing. Laws, policies, public conditions and tournament arrangements may change before or during the tournament.
The guide is written for national context, legal information, practical travel guidance and individual host city profiles, not legal advice.
Visitors travelling to multiple host cities are encouraged to review information for each Country, state and city they plan to visit.