It promises to be a very exciting summer across North America when the 2026 FIFA World Cup travels to 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Held every four years, it is one of the world’s most watched sporting events, and this year’s edition will bring 48 soccer teams from around the world to play for billions of viewers.

For those lucky enough to visit a host city in person, the tournament promises intense competition, strong nationalism and some down time between matches. WWD Weekend picks some of the best places to stay, eat, shop and explore in each city.

Canada

Toronto

Bisha Hotel

Opened in 2025, Bisha offers skyline‑view rooms, a rooftop pool, and buzzy dining destinations including Kōst and Akira Back. This design-led hotel is great for travelers seeking a walkable, high‑energy base close to nightlife, dining, and cultural venues — perfect for fans and VIPs looking to experience Toronto beyond the stadium.

Le Swan

This cozy Art Deco-style diner is known for its traditional French dishes like steak tartare, beef bourguignon and steak fries, but don’t forget to try some unexpected menu items like the meatloaf and mash, chicken fried steak and the bananas foster for dessert.

100% Silk

This local boutique is best known for offering wares from independent designers from around the world, often exclusively. Aside from unexpected ready-to-wear finds, the store also has on hand shoes, bags, jewelry, home objects and menswear items that are guaranteed to be unique.

Kandl Artistique

In just 90 minutes, visitors will have the opportunity to create their own perfect candle by selecting, combining, and crafting a unique fragrance from the beginning. A perfect opportunity to learn something new and create something truly personalized.

Vancouver

The Douglas

This hotel provides front-row access to soccer fans in town for the World Cup. Located just steps away from the stadium, this boutique hotel even has its own park located on the sixth floor — sure to provide a moment’s reprieve from the exciting events.

Miku

Vancouver is known for is thriving sushi scene, and at Miku, executive chef Kazuhiro Hayashi transforms the city’s fresh and regional ingredients into traditional Japanese dishes. Many à la carte options are available, but if you’re up for an adventure, try the traditional Kaiseki, featuring signature Aburi-style cuisine.

Neighbor

Founded in 2011, this retailer has three storefronts in Vancouver — one dedicated to womenswear, one to menswear and a third to objects. The overall theme is “items that we admire” and customers will find pieces from designers like Lemaire, Studio Nicholson, Pleats Please, Our Legacy and many more.

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

A less-crowded alternative to the viral Capilano suspension bridge, this one is just as impressive — swaying just about 165 feet above a canyon. Known well by locals, this bridge is located in 617 acres of park that is great for picnics, leisurely hikes and swimming.

Mexico

Guadalajara

Casa Habita

Located in the trendy Colonia Lafayette neighborhood, this small but mighty 37-room Art Deco-style hotel features a full a restaurant, bar and pool. And don’t miss the property’s full spa perched atop the hotel on the ninth floor.

El Habanero Negro

This lively tropical cantina offers a casual and fun atmosphere to sample some of the region’s best tacos and seafood. Be sure to also try the tostados, empanadas and ceviche as well as the full drink menu.

Julia y Renata

For those looking to support local design talent and have an interest in fashion, should check out Julia y Renata. Known for its minimalist design offering, this store carries a range of the design duo’s often avant-garde creations.

Cantaritos El Güero

Guadalajara is one of many cities in the Jalisco region of Mexico — the home of tequila. This particular excursion takes you outside of the city to explore a traditional agave farm, taste tequila and tour a distillery.

Mexico City

Volga Hotel

This striking hotel aims to attract a creative crowd that appreciates architecture and a mix of fun experiences like a rooftop day club and hi-fi sound-room bar to an offering of contemporary Mexican cuisine at its approachable Elora restaurant.

La Sotomayor

In the vibrant heart of Polanquito, this cantina fuses the best of Mexican tradition with a modern touch. This place stands out for its warm and welcoming atmosphere and menu that features chicharrón, short ribs, tacos and craft cocktails.

Sangre de mi Sangre

Known for its jewelry scene, Mexico City has no shortage of beautiful pieces. Don’t miss Sangre de mi Sangre founded by Mariana Villarreal in 2008. Many come to Villarreal for her custom made design experience, where customers can help design the jewelry of their dreams.

Gita Studio

This wellness center is loved by locals and visitors alike looking for an immersive yoga, mediation, sound healing or breath work session. Each class is accompanied by large-format projections and immersive sound with Dolby Atmos technology.

Monterrey

Safi Royal Luxury Metropolitan

Located in the Metropolitan Center in San Pedro Garza García, the hotel is connected to anything you could want — from 14 internationally renowned restaurants, a movie theater, golf and baseball simulators and the acclaimed O.Spa.Salón.

A’Maria

Best known for its brunch, guests keep coming back for the restaurant’s butter pancakes, chilaquiles with cheese crust and the bountiful selection of pastries.

Very Vaquero

A fun destination for those looking to grab some Western-inspired gear. Visitors will find the classics like cowboy boots and hats as well as a range of apparel for the whole family.

MARCO Museum of Contemporary Art

Designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta in a Minimalist Postmodern architectural style, the picturesque museum showcases works from Mexican and Latin American artists.

United States

Atlanta

The Tess

A new boutique hotel in Buckhead, the 201-room property blends elevated residential-style interiors with standout amenities including a rooftop pool, skyline-view restaurant, and a distinctive podcast studio housed within “The Tess Collection,” a hybrid library and creative space.

Knife

Also in Buckhead, this Mediterranean-style restaurant is known for its lamb chops and seafood selection and wood-fired entrées. And while the DJ spins lively music during weekends and happy hour, don’t miss the wide offering of mezes, craft cocktails and wine list.

Don Purcell

Founded by an Atlanta retail veteran in 2021, Don Purcell is a gallery filled with modern fine jewelry, art and luxury gifts. Visitors can find special pieces from designers like Sidney Garber, Spinelli Kilcollin, Hoorsenbuhs, Judith Leiber and many more.

Swan House

Aside from being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Swan House at the Atlanta History Center also served as a filming location for two of “The Hunger Games” movies alongside a long list of other cinematic projects.

Boston

Whitney Hotel

Located in the picturesque Beacon Hill neighborhood, the Whitney hotel offers a residential-like retreat surrounded by Boston’s most storied landmarks including the Freedom Trail, Boston Common and the riverfront.

Season to Taste

A chef-driven restaurant that features New England ingredients across its seasonal menu. Season to Taste also offers a chef’s counter experience that allows guest to overlook the kitchen while sampling a wide range of dishes.

Studio Carta

Founded in 2004, Studio Carta is a design studio and shop that specializes in Italian-made ribbons, paper goods and accessories. The shop also carries tools for dressmakers and sewing hobbyists alike.

Étant, a Spa for Well-being

If you’re looking for some self-care, this spa is well-known for its professional massages, but also offers customized facials, waxing and treatments for eyebrows and lashes. Packages are also available if you want to experience a full spa day.

Dallas

Hall Arts Hotel

In the heart of the Dallas Arts District, this hotel offers a culturally rich stay for World Cup travelers drawn to design, art and a polished social scene. Recent enhancements to the property include refreshed guest rooms, a reimagined lobby, and the debut of Astra Kitchen + Lounge, great for pre- and post-match gatherings.

Terry Black’s BBQ

Texas is known for its barbeque and Terry Black’s is some of the best for its fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs. Don’t miss the turkey and pork ribs as well as the full menu of sides including mac and cheese, cream corn, potato salad and more.

Jowa

This Bishop Arts neighborhood boutique specializes in contemporary clothing and accessories from South Korean independent designers. The selection spans from women’s and unisex apparel to shoes, bags and even Jowa-branded merch.

World Springs

Day passes to this spa include access to more than 40 mineral hot springs, cold plunges, spa and wellness classes and extra amenities like a café, bar and poolside drink service.

Houston

The Greenleigh

Opening in May, the Greenleigh leans into warm, residential-style interiors and nature-inspired textures, and features social spaces central to its appeal. These include a rooftop with sweeping skyline views, a daytime swim club that shifts into an evening gathering scene, and dLeña restaurant specializing in wood-fired Mexican and Oaxacan flavors.

Flora

Dine beneath a collection of crystal chandeliers near the Buffalo Bayou on a selection of signature Mexican dishes like sopecitos, tostadas, ceviche, chemita steak, enchiladas and chile relleno.

Onli

This concept store from the founders of Tadaima partners with a range of Houston-based brands and artists that blend streetwear with art for a shop with a minimalist edge.

Bayou Bend Collections and Garden

Located on 14 acres of gardens, this Museum of Fine Arts property is home to some of the finest collections of American furniture, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world.

Kansas City

Crossroads Hotel

Experience Kansas City like a local with this property located within walking distance to the city’s Crossroads Arts District. The hotel takes its connection to the neighborhood seriously with its lobby art gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions from local artists.

Succotash

The place to go for breakfast. If you’re feeling especially hungry, try the Burrito of Love, which includes eggs, bacon and cheddar cheese wrapped in a giant pancake. Pork hash, biscuits and gravy and the smoke salmon benedict are also great options.

Dear Society

Founded in 2015 by Chanel Jezek, this stylish boutique offers contemporary seasonal wardrobe staples alongside special vintage pieces. Also, don’t miss the store’s matcha bar, rotating art exhibitions and weekend fitness classes.

Klā Sanctuary

A true bathhouse located in the historic West Bottoms of Kansas City, the spa’s treatment menu features massages, a restorative sleep ritual and a detoxifying body wrap.

Los Angeles

Public West Hollywood

Ian Schrager is bringing his cult-favorite hotel brand to the West Coast this spring with a 137-key property on the iconic Sunset Strip. The hotel is situated within a landmark building with standout amenities including a pool and a lushly landscaped 16,000-square-foot open-air rooftop terrace with 360-degree views of Los Angeles.

Little Fish

Known for its fried fish sandwich, this restaurant has outposts in Echo Park and Melrose Hill that also serve fresh seafood dishes like a daily crudo, Dungeness crab and poach steelhead. 

Departamento

Located in the city’s Arts District, this concept store offers designer items from Dries Van Noten, JW Anderson, Lanvin, Loewe, Martine Rose, Wales Bonner and many more.

Tomoko

This Beverly Hills spa features Japanese-style treatments including its holistic Zenshin massage, the Bigan head and face shaping massage and a full-body deep muscle therapy.

Miami

Unframed Hotel

A design-forward newcomer to Miami Beach’s Washington Avenue, the property’s wave-like facade nods to the French Riviera, while interiors layer tropical modernism with South American influences. Inside, 149 rooms feature balconies or garden terraces, while public spaces are built for a social crowd, from a lush open-air atrium courtyard to a rooftop pool and expansive restaurant concept.

Joia Beach

This beachfront hangout offers European-inspired mains like herb-crusted sea bass and truffle French ravioli and small plates like grilled octopus and Greek spreads. The property also features a prime beach club with bottle service.

Capsool Vintage

Started in 2021, this Miami boutique focuses on sustainable garments and a curated selection of archival and vintage pieces for everyone.

Grotto Bathhouse

Opening this summer, Miami’s first modern social bathhouse will feature a 5,000-square-foot bathing circuit including communal and infrared saunas, a steam room, and mineral, cold and thermal pools.

New York City Metro Area

The Manner

Nestled on a tree-lined street in SoHo, this 97-room hotel is close to all of downtown Manhattan’s shopping and tourist landmarks. Plus, the prime location is not too far from Penn Station for that ride into New Jersey for the main event.

L’industrie Pizza

You can’t visit New York City and not have a slice of pizza. And with locations in Little Italy, West Village and Williamsburg, this is often a go-to pizza place for New Yorkers and tourists alike. Don’t miss the burrata pie, the tomato pie or the parma pie.

Two : Minds

This Meatpacking District boutique carries a curated range edit of luxury, heritage and emerging designers like Acne Studios, Amina Muaddi, Courrèges, Guest in Residence, R13, The Row and many more.

Othership

In the heart of midtown, Othership blends sauna, cold plunge, and guided breathwork in a multisensory environment that will help you reset, recharge, and reconnect in between all of the World Cup festivities.

Philadelphia

The Brandywine

Opening the end of April, The Brandywine introduces a boutique hotel option just outside Philadelphia on the storied Main Line, an appealing alternative for travelers looking to stay near the action while enjoying a more relaxed, design‑driven setting during FIFA World Cup festivities.

Del Rossi’s

You can’t visit Philly and not try a cheesesteak, and Del Rossi’s has one of the best in the city. In addition to the traditional version, the restaurant offers a range of chicken cheesesteaks and pizza.

Boyds

Open since 1938, family-owned Boyds offers a luxury shopping experience filled with brands like Brunello Cucinelli, Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford, Chloé and Valentino.

Elfreth’s Alley Museum

If you’re looking for a bit of history besides the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, check out this street, which features an exceptional collection of early American structures built between 1720 and 1836.

Seattle

The Edgewater

Seattle’s only over-water hotel, the property is located near Pike Place Market on the downtown waterfront. Fun fact: a famous visit by The Beatles in 1964 on the U.S. leg of their first world tour launched the hotel into notoriety. Elvis Presley, Black Sabbath and Kurt Cobain have since stayed here.

The George

A modern American brasserie located inside the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle offers local fare like scallops and its signature smoked beef tartare. Don’t miss its Brandt beef tomahawk steak for two and the George burger à la flottant.

Frida Vintage

This Latina-owned boutique that specializes in rare vintage finds has become a must-shop destination for fashion lovers. Grail pieces from Celine, Versace, Jil Sander and Issey Miyake can all be found in this treasure trove of a store.

The Wild Haus Floating Sauna

This unique wellness experience starts with a boat ride to a floating wood-fired sauna on Lake Union. Private experiences are offered for two-and-a-half hours or 90 minutes, while a communal option is available for 90 minutes.

San Francisco Bay Area

The Jay

After a full day at the matches, return to a luxurious room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Bay Area. Located in the heart of the city on Battery Street, the property is near Union Square, Chinatown and the Embarcadero.

Chez Panisse

The Berkeley area restaurant offers à la cart café menus featuring yellowtail tartare, Moroccan-spiced chicken, and grilled pork loin along with prix fixe restaurant menus featuring dishes like boeuf bourguignon, spit-roasted pork, guinea hen and more.

Closet 1951

A luxury consignment store with an exciting offering of vintage Chanel bags, Alaïa dresses and Manolo Blahnik sandals.

Palace of Fine Arts

Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, this Marina District venue is defined by its Greco-Roman grandeur and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.