So begins the countdown to the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday June 11, 2026 in Mexico City when El Tri take on South Africa . With just six months to go, final preparations are now on the table following last Friday's draw for the tournament.
In addition to tactics and on-the-field plans, teams will now have to consider the off-the-field logistics of lengthy travel that will run through the three North American host countries: the United States , Canada , and Mexico . Keeping in mind the hundreds if not thousands of miles that the participants will have to cover, travel arrangements and planning is no straightforward task.
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