FIFA World Cup 2026 Updates

All Things FIFA World Cup 2026

Key dates for the 2026 World Cup

Host cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Atlanta, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Boston, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Vancouver and Toronto.

Tournament dates: June 11 - July 19, 2026.​

Opening match: June 11, 2026 in Mexico City (Estadio Azteca).​

Final: July 19, 2026 in New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium).​

For the first time ever, 48 teams will participate in the event, increasing from the previous 32-team format. 

All matches can be found here 

More updates as we find them...

FIFA World Cup 2026 Entertainment in Las Vegas!

Who Else is Ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Are you a soccer fan or perhaps fútbol is more your language? Either way this amazing sport, that brings unity to nations across the wor, is headed to the Unkted Stated in a major way during the FIFA World Cup!

This summer, starting in June, there will be activations, fan fests, a World cup trophy tour and so much more.

Around the USA the celebrations will be aplenty and there have been so many announced already with mkre to come.

While I work on a list for California’s activities and more, I have gotten my hands on some to come for Las Vegas, so let's dive into it...

Hot off the press thanks for sharing Vegas!

As excitement builds for this summer’s global soccer tournament, Las Vegas is ready to welcome fans with experiences only the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World can deliver. Visitors can take advantage of exclusive hotel offers designed for soccer fans looking to stay, watch and celebrate every match in true Vegas fashion.

Exclusive Hotel & Resort Packages

Caesars Entertainment’s Soccer on the Strip provides fans with an additional 15% off stays from Sunday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 21 when using promo code BONUS. Bookings must be made by Monday, July 20, excludes suites.

Circa Resort & Casino’s World Soccer Championship Getaway includes a two‑night stay, a $100 dining credit, a $100 beverage credit and a complimentary daybed at Stadium Swim valid for one day. The offer is valid Sunday through Thursday, with bookings available now through Wednesday, July 22, with promo code GFT2026.

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino gives guests access to 40% off standard room rates with offer code ONFFB45. Bookings must be made by Monday, July 20. 

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino will welcome fans with best available room rates with no resort fees during the World Cup with promo code WCUP26.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas will offer up to 20% off their stay when booking at least 60 days in advance. Book by Tuesday, March 31, for stays through Thursday, Dec. 31.

MGM Resorts features up to 25% off room rates with its Las Vegas Fabulous Football Sale during the Global Football Tournament. The offer is available at participating properties with offer code TLVFFSA. Bookings must be made by Tuesday, July 21.

Otonomus Hotel Fabulous Football sale is offering guests 15% best available rates from Sunday, June 7 through Thursday, July 23. 

Plaza Hotel & Casino’s Fabulous Football All‑Inclusive Package includes daily breakfast and dinner, bottomless drinks, waived resort fee and discounted appetizers and drinks with offer code ALLINCF. The package is available for travel dates from Monday, June 1 through Saturday, Aug. 29, with bookings open through Saturday Aug. 29.

Resorts World Las Vegas invites guests to enjoy a $100 daily beverage credit when booking with promo code DWCP26. The offer is redeemable now for travel dates starting Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 31.

SAHARA Las Vegas features up to 35% off rates plus a $25 daily resort credit from Sunday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 21.

 

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa invites fans to enjoy 10% off prevailing rate plus a $20 resort credit from Sunday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 21, with promo code TOU0626.

Station Casinos delivers up to 30% off room rates with promo code FOOTBALL26. The offer is available at participating properties, and bookings are open now through Tuesday, July 21.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower’s Fabulous Football All-In Package features $49 midweek rates and $99 weekend rates including STRAT Tower admission for up to two guests, a $25 dining credit and no resort fees for bookings Sunday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 21, with offer code FB2026.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas are offering up to 25% off room rates with a two‑night minimum stay, valid now through Thursday, Dec. 31.

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino features an exclusive package with deluxe room rates from $69 plus tax, no resort fees, 2-for-1 draft beers and free parking, with promo code TITV.  

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino invites guests to enjoy up to 20% off, plus a $75 daily dining credit at a large selection of outlets and restaurants, with promo code DICE.

Have fun enjoying all the Wold Cup festivities everywhere! As we find out about more we will keep sharing.

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Want to Stay On Board the Queen Mary in Long Beach?

Stay Aboard The Iconic Queen Mary for $90 a Night in Celebration of the Historic Ship’s 90th Anniversary Year!

Have you wanted to spend the night on the gorgeous Queen Mary?

I would love to have a sleep over as long as it wasn't in room B340 (IYKYK) and right now the price is definitely right.

Limited-Time 90th Anniversary Stateroom Rate Available for Two-Night Stays Only through May 2026; Bookings must be made by February 18, 2026, Using Code: QM90 ... so book quickly I have a feeling this will sell out. 

Celebrate in style like it was 1938 again and your on her maiden voyage enjoying the artdeco originals with modern comforts. 

Guests booking the two-night anniversary stay will also receive access to the Queen Mary’s self-guided tour, featuring more than 20 exhibits throughout the ship, along with reduced pricing on daytime guided tours for those looking to further explore hidden spaces, historic decks, and untold stories.

I love this so much! 

How to book your two night stay at the Queen Mary?

To make a reservation today visit www.queenmary.com/stay. For more information on the Queen Mary visit www.queenmary.com/whatsondeck, or connect on social at @TheQueenMary.

Universal Studios Hollywood Fast & Furious Drift Updates!

Universal Studios Hollywood's first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift," opening this summer!!

Coming in Fast, Furious and Hot off the press a :30 spot narrated by Vin Diesel, aired during major sporting events. Did you catch it? If not see it here!! 

If you have not been keeping up with the latest let me loop you in. Thanks to USH we have the scoop...

This new ride features 360-degree rotation technology, reaching speeds up to 72 MPH along 4,100 feet of track. Wowsa!! 

We are so excited for this new coaster! As speed coaster enthusiasts this is going to be amazing.

USH is just as excited to launch the speed onto us as we all are to give it a joy ride. 

* Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will launch as Universal Pictures kicks off the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise and its final theatrical release, Fast Forever, slated for March 17, 2028.

* “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will benefit from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of contemporary roller coasters across its global theme parks.

* This ambitious roller coaster will join Universal Studios Hollywood’s slate of unprecedented groundbreaking attractions, including the interactive land, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land that features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” as well as the theme park’s signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction.

We are passholders now and wouldn't have it amy other way. The time we spend as a family is priceless and we can not wait to visit again and see all this coaster progress!

For passholder info check out the options here... for full details on all things Fast & Furious check out their site here and social media here!

Las Vegas Perfect for Family Fun!

Is Vegas for Kids? That is a Hot Topic! 

We Love Las Vegas with kids and here is why...

Plain and simple there is a lot to do for all ages. Big, small, young and old will all find something to do and love about Las Vegas.

Since the topic of, what is there for kids to do in Vegas, has come up so often lately in my social media groups I decided to refresh a list of some of our favorite things to do in and around Las Vegas that are family friendly.

Oh so much to do and see! What's your family into? Are they gamers? Outdoors type? Photo takers? Show lovers? Sight seeing?

Here are some of our faves... we visit Vegas between four and six times a year. Now with our 18 and 14 yo kids too.

* 2.5 hours or under... hoover dam, west rim grand canyon with overlook, valley of fire, red rock, Mt Charleston, the gorgeous w virgin river, Utah St George, death valley and more 

* hyper X arena at Luxor for gaming check their site for details it's so fun my kids do Mario kart when avaialble 

* also at luxor my kids love titanic exhibit and blue man group 

* neon museum, pinball museum, area 15, omega mart, mob museum, museum of illusions

* Allegiant stadium tour

* cosmopolitan secret pizza is delish 

* any F1 stuff left over or shops still on site 

* arcades - fun dungeon at Excalibur down by the medieval knight show, circus circus it's old but the midway is still fun, nyny,

* pools - mgm , the W and mandalay if still looking for places to stay with lazy river etc. 

* m&m store, coca cola store w fun around the world tasting trays, Hershey store, hello kitty truck and café, strip shopping at Ross and Burlington

* bellagio fountains and botanical garden

* Paris eiffle tower

* Caesars has hells kitchen fun for Gordon fans to check out, a huge mall w statues that move and the F1 arcade (i have a video posted of our recap on tiktok under OnTheGoOC)

* F1 arcade - my kids loved this our last visit a few weeks ago and want to return asap - two stories, simulator F1 racing and food options

* freemont street - do your research and see what's best for your comfort zone but there is a cool zip line there

* linQ promenade has the huge ferris wheel style ride in its esplanade area with lots of food options too

* the sphere 

* tacos al pastor or tacos el Gordo (next to one another) 

I have so much more... let me know any specifics and I can update in better details to your suggestions and interests! 

Like there's also a cool new trading card and evaluation shop in the mini walkway mall from mandalay to Luxor owned by Tom Brady I believe...

Just lots of fun cool things to see and do for all ages! We just love Vegas I've been going since I was a kid in the 80s, now we go a lot for pay to play sports tournaments that ironically have your team required to stay in a tourney partnering hotel that is usually on the Strip... so if Vegas wasn't for kids they wouldn't participate in all the tournaments and comps for like all sports. Wink wink!

Viva las Vegas! Be there again in a few months!! Enjoy your time!