WC26

Group E

Cross-Country Chaos

Group E criss-crosses North America with two border crossings and a wide geographic spread. Three stadiums boast excellent rail while Kansas City remains car-dependent. Expect heavy heat and humidity almost everywhere, with Toronto offering the lone weather reprieve.

Total distance4,603 mi
Unique cities5
Border crossings2
Complexity rating⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quick stats

Countries
USA, Canada
Unique cities
5
Border crossings
2
Complexity
High complexity

Stadium transit access

CityStadiumAccessNotes
PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial FieldExcellent accessDirect Broad Street Line service to the sports complex.
HoustonNRG StadiumExcellent accessMETRORail Red Line stops beside the stadium in under 10 minutes.
TorontoBMO FieldExcellent accessGO Train from Union Station; walkable Exhibition Grounds.
Kansas CityArrowhead StadiumNo rail accessNo rail; 20 mile drive from downtown with heavy parking demand.
New YorkMetLife StadiumPartial accessNJ Transit commuter rail to Secaucus then shuttle to the Meadowlands.

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Climate outlook

  • Philadelphia

    Hot and humid 75-90°F.

  • Houston

    Very hot 85-100°F with high humidity.

  • Toronto

    Warm 70-85°F; pleasant evenings.

  • Kansas City

    Hot 80-95°F with thunderstorms.

  • New York

    Hot and humid 75-90°F.

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Complexity snapshot

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐High complexity

Group E carries a high complexity profile. Use the transit and climate insights above to plan flights, border formalities, and repeat-city hops with fewer surprises.

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World Cup 2026 Group E Travel Guide — Cross-Country Chaos