Your nearest host is Miami — 20 min north of Hard Rock Stadium via Florida's Turnpike. FLL airport is actually closer to the stadium than MIA.
The three host nations every fan wants to follow. Save the dates — these are the fixtures that anchor the group stage.
Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio Azteca
South Africa· Estadio Azteca
South Korea· Estadio Akron
Czech Republic· Estadio Azteca
Group B — split between Toronto and Vancouver
Bosnia-Herzegovina· BMO Field
Qatar· BC Place
Switzerland· BC Place
Group D — opens in Los Angeles, knockouts likely on the East Coast
Paraguay· SoFi Stadium
Australia· Lumen Field
Turkey· SoFi StadiumThe fixtures closest to Fort Lauderdale.
Saudi ArabiaVS
UruguayUruguayVS
Cape VerdeEverything between your front door in Fort Lauderdale and your seat at Hard Rock Stadium.
No direct rail. From MIA, $40-50 Uber (25 min). FLL airport also works (35 min).
Hard Rock has large parking lots ($50+). Pre-book via app.
Hot, humid, frequent afternoon thunderstorms. 28–33°C. Rain shell smart.
20 min north of Hard Rock Stadium via Florida's Turnpike. FLL airport is actually closer to the stadium than MIA.
Match-day hotel prices spike 3–5× in host cities. Book the neighborhood, not just the price.
Where to fuel up before kickoff — and where to keep the night going after.
Waterfront fan zone in downtown Miami with Latin American food vendors, live music every match night, and Biscayne Bay views.
Check the official FIFA app for daily programming and screen schedules at the Miami fan fest.
Hard Rock Stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins. Inter Miami (Messi's team) plays 30 min north at Chase Stadium. The match-day fan culture here leans Latin American — heavy contingents from CONMEBOL.
Afternoon thunderstorms are predictable — match-day plans should account for 30-min downpours.
Hard Rock has no roof — stadium can flood briefly in heavy rain.
Stone crab claws are in season Oct-May — June is off-season.
Inter Miami plays at Chase Stadium (Fort Lauderdale), not Hard Rock — different venue.
Not making the trip? These local pubs show the matches. Arrive early on USA, Mexico or Canada days.
ScotlandVS
Brazil
ColombiaVS
Portugal
