WC26

Group L

East Coast + Texas

Group L alternates between Toronto and major Northeast hubs before finishing in Philadelphia. Dallas is the outlier with no rail while Toronto and Philly deliver excellent transit. Fans should brace for cross-border checks and climate differences between breezy Lake Ontario nights and scorching Texas afternoons.

Total distance3,605 mi
Unique cities5
Border crossings2
Complexity rating⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quick stats

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

Stadium transit access

CityStadiumAccessNotes
TorontoBMO FieldExcellent accessGO Train access with short walk along the waterfront.
DallasAT&T StadiumNo rail accessNo DART connection; use shuttle or rideshare from Dallas/Fort Worth.
BostonGillette StadiumPartial accessEvent trains + shuttle buses from South Station to Foxborough.
New YorkMetLife StadiumPartial accessNJ Transit rail with special-event transfers.
PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial FieldExcellent accessBroad Street Line stops at the stadium complex in 20 minutes.

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Climate outlook

  • Toronto

    Warm 70-85°F with lake breezes.

  • Dallas

    Very hot 85-100°F and sunny.

  • Boston

    Warm 65-80°F with cooler nights.

  • New York

    Hot and humid 75-90°F.

  • Philadelphia

    Hot and humid 75-90°F.

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Complexity snapshot

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐High complexity

Group L 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 L Travel Guide — East Coast + Texas