Group E is built for planners. You get a Northeast rail corridor for the final stretch, but the group also pulls you into the Midwest, Texas, and Toronto.
The core travel challenge is not distance—it’s timing. Two matchdays are split across multiple cities with overlapping kickoffs. The winning move is to pick a base, then target a realistic set of games instead of trying to “collect them all.”
Rail in the Northeast, fly everywhere else.
Treat Philadelphia + New York / New Jersey as one rail-connected zone, then use flights for Houston, Kansas City, and Toronto. Build an open-jaw flight plan if you’re doing multiple matches across the continent.
Highest-demand tickets and hotels. Lock your base early if you’re following them.
A bucket-list underdog for neutrals. Great choice for finding affordable seats.
Expect passionate traveling fans and high-energy match atmospheres.
Strong fan culture and plenty of neutrals. Plan around altitude-to-heat swings.
This schedule view is built for travel decisions: where you sleep, when you move, and which games can realistically be combined.
| Match | Date | Venue | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
M9 Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador | Sun, June 14, 2026 | Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field | City guide |
M10 Germany vs. Curaçao | Sun, June 14, 2026 | Houston NRG Stadium | City guide |
M33 Germany vs. Côte d'Ivoire | Sat, June 20, 2026 | Toronto BMO Field | City guide |
M34 Ecuador vs. Curaçao | Sat, June 20, 2026 | Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium | City guide |
M55 Curaçao vs. Côte d'Ivoire | Thu, June 25, 2026 | Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field | City guide |
M56 Ecuador vs. Germany | Thu, June 25, 2026 | New York / New Jersey MetLife Stadium | City guide |
Use official sales phases as your baseline, then plan the travel around the matches you can realistically combine.
FIFA TicketsVerify kickoffs and any venue naming changes before you lock non-refundable travel.
Official FIFA SitePhiladelphia, Toronto, and New York / New Jersey spike first. Book refundable rooms early.
Start with PhillyYour routing depends on which match you anchor. The Northeast leg is easy (train). The Midwest and Texas legs are flight-first. Think in blocks, not in cities.
Philadelphia + New York / New Jersey can be treated as one zone. Amtrak between stations keeps you flexible and avoids traffic.
If you’re targeting Houston, fly in early. Houston is spread out and matchday traffic can be slow.
Kansas City is compact downtown, but the stadium is not. Plan rideshare or parking and accept the exit time.
| Route | Est. Price |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia → New York / New Jersey | $30 – $150 |
| Northeast → Houston | $200 – $450 |
| Houston → Kansas City | $150 – $350 |
| Kansas City → Toronto | $200 – $500 |
Use open-jaw and multi-city searches to keep your itinerary clean (and avoid backtracking).
Prioritize location over “closest to the stadium.” In Philadelphia and New York, you want transit access and walkability. In Houston and Kansas City, you’re managing sprawl and matchday traffic.
Stay Center City for the fan vibe, then take the Broad Street Line to the Sports Complex.
Choose Manhattan (rail base) or Jersey City (value) and use NJ Transit for matchday.
Focus on the METRORail corridor (Medical Center / Museum District) for stadium access.
Stay Downtown / Power & Light for nightlife, then accept the rideshare/parking reality.
Stay Downtown/Waterfront for transit + food, and take TTC/GO to the stadium area.
New York / New Jersey and Toronto can spike quickly. Book refundable inventory early.
Philadelphia can be better value than NYC if you stay transit-adjacent, not stadium-adjacent.
Kansas City and Houston add rideshare/rental/parking costs even if hotels look cheaper.
Group E can require travel across the USA and Canada. Don’t assume a single permission covers both. Check entry rules early and plan for multi-entry if you’re bouncing between countries.
If you fly into Toronto mid-trip, treat it like an international transit day: earlier flights, extra airport time, and a “fail-safe” hotel night.
For a cross-border itinerary, prioritize medical coverage, trip delay, and cancellation protection.
Arrive early. Security lines are unpredictable and transit surges happen fast.
In Kansas City and Houston, expect long post-match traffic. Either leave early or wait it out.
Bring minimal items. Clear bag policies and checks can slow you down.
Houston can feel hot and humid while Toronto can turn cool at night. Pack layers and plan for rain.
Save tickets and hotel confirmations offline, plus a screenshot of your stadium entry rules.
Use a multi-city itinerary, lock refundable hotels, and pick a realistic match set you can actually attend.