The Best Airbnbs to Book for the FIFA World Cup 2026
From sleek high-rises to massive houses.
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THE FIFA WORLD Cup 2026 lands this summer, marking the second time the tournament has been hosted in the United States, and the first time it’ll stretch across North America, with matches taking place across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Translation: flights are going to surge, bars are going to be packed, and the best places to stay are going to vanish fast. While Men’s Health editors spend all year testing hotels and resorts for our annual Travel Awards, big sporting events are their own category of travel. You’re usually rolling with friends, spending most of the day out in the city, and want a place that’s more home base than a standard hotel room. That’s where Airbnb comes in. From modern apartments close to stadiums to sprawling houses for your group chat, the platform has become one of the best options for sports travel right now.
Airbnb is doubling down on experiences for this year’s tournament, with fans able to book everything from training sessions with soccer legends to behind-the-scenes podcast tapings and local matchday experiences hosted by diehard fans. There’s even a Rio Ferdinand-hosted Quarter Final getaway in Los Angeles. To help you get ahead of the chaos before prices spike and inventory dries up, we rounded up some of the best Airbnb stays across World Cup host cities worth booking now.
Yeah, this Newark apartment has the modern finishes you want for a long sports weekend: sleek bathrooms, big TVs, an open kitchen, and enough lounge space for your crew to post up between matches. But you’re really here for the location. The stay sits about 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium, where the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will be played this summer. It also gives you easy train access into Manhattan if you want to turn the trip into a full New York guys’ trip instead of just a game-day sprint.
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| Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6 |
| Distance to stadium | ~15-minute drive to MetLife Stadium |
| FIFA matches in city | MetLife Stadium hosts matches on June 13, June 16, June 22, June 25, and June 27, plus knockout matches on June 30 and July 5; and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on July 19 |
| Book while you’re there | Airbnb has FIFA-themed NYC-area experiences, including matchday watch parties, soccer fan meetups, custom sneaker workshops, and jersey customization sessions tied to the tournament. |
Kansas City feels like one of the sleeper-hit cities of the World Cup. The matches will bring tons of energy to the city, but compared to places like New York or Los Angeles, it’ll probably feel less chaotic, easier to navigate, and more affordable. This historic brick home leans into that comfort factor. The interiors feel warm and cozy compared to other modern listings, with exposed brick, leather seating, a big kitchen, and backyard that makes it equally great for families or a group of friends.
| Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10+ |
| Distance to stadium | ~20-minute drive to Arrowhead Stadium |
| FIFA matches in city | June 16, June 20, June 25, June 27, and July 3 at Arrowhead Stadium |
| Book while you’re there | Airbnb is also rolling out Kansas City-area FIFA experiences, including local barbecue food tours, soccer watch parties, pickup games, and fan-led matchday experiences around the city |
This big San Jose rental nails the formula for a World Cup guys’ trip: six bedrooms, tons of communal hang space, a huge backyard for post-match drinks, and enough room that nobody gets stuck sleeping on a sad pullout couch. The interiors skew clean, but the real draw is the location. You’re close to Levi’s Stadium in nearby Santa Clara, where FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will take place this summer, while still having a quieter home base to escape the crowds once the day wraps.
| Bedrooms | 6 bedrooms, sleeps 16+ |
| Distance to stadium | ~15-minute drive to Levi’s Stadium |
| FIFA matches in city | Levi’s Stadium hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on June 13, June 16, June 19, June 22, June 25, and July 1 |
| Book while you’re there | Airbnb has Bay Area FIFA experiences, including local soccer watch parties, pickup matches, street-art workshops, and fan-led food tours around San Francisco and San Jose tied to the tournament. |
Monterrey might be the smartest World Cup trip for your budget. The city already has an intense soccer culture, the food scene is elite, and your money stretches way further here than it will in most U.S. host cities. Which means better dinners, better nights out, and a much nicer Airbnb for the price. This condo features dark marble finishes, skyline views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sleek kitchen made for late-night hangs after the match.
| Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4+ |
| Distance to stadium | ~15-minute drive to Estadio BBVA |
| FIFA matches in city | June 14, June 20, June 24, and June 29 at Estadio BBVA |
| Book while you’re there | Airbnb has FIFA-themed Monterrey experiences, including local street-food tours, soccer watch parties, pickup matches, and fan-led nightlife experiences around the city |
Christian is the Style and Reviews Director at Men's Health and Women’s Health, where he oversees shopping and style content for both brands. He started his magazine career as an accessories assistant at Vogue, and has since held editorial roles at Tatler Asia and The Manual. When he’s not online shopping, you can find him on long walks with his two corgis.
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