USA · MEXICO · CANADA

Subtropical port city shaped by Cuban, Haitian and Caribbean migration. Founded 1896, exploded in the 1920s land boom — left behind the Art Deco district on South Beach. Half the population speaks Spanish.

Need to know: Tip 18–20%. English everywhere, Spanish almost as common. June afternoons = thunderstorm risk. Uber cheap and ubiquitous.

One thing: ↗ The Freedom Tower downtown processed Cuban refugees in the 60s. Miami's Ellis Island.

Near-stay options populate once Miami accom address is confirmed.

Dominant mode: Uber. Cheap, ubiquitous, 24/7.

Public transit: Metromover (free downtown loop, useful for Bayfront fan fest), Metrorail and buses exist but most journeys quicker by Uber.

Walking: South Beach and Wynwood walkable; Downtown patchy.

Quirk: ↗ Match-day Hard Rock traffic is brutal — leave 90 min early or rideshare to MetroRail and transfer.

FIFA Fan Festival — Bayfront Park ↗ · Official · outdoor · daily 13 Jun–5 Jul · free · big screens · Downtown

American Social — Brickell ↗ · Indoor sports bar · 12+ screens · drop-in

The Local House — South Beach ↗ · Outdoor beachfront · screens

Tap 42 — Coral Gables ↗ · Quieter alternative if downtown is mobbed

Capital of Jalisco, Mexico's second city. Birthplace of mariachi, tequila and charrería. Locals are Tapatíos. Founded 1542 — colonial centre is beautiful and walkable.

Need to know: Pesos (cash for taxis + street food). Tip 10–15%. June = wet season, afternoon thunderstorms. Basic Spanish helps.

One thing: ↗ Estadio Akron is in Zapopan, NW suburb, ~25–35 min from Providencia. Plan for traffic on match days.

Dominant mode: Uber. Reliable, cheap (£3–£6 cross-city). Drivers don't always speak English.

Public transit: Mi Macro Periférico BRT and SITEUR light rail. Line 3 connects centro to Zapopan (useful for stadium). Workable, but Uber is faster.

Walking: Providencia and Colonia Americana are walkable. Centro walkable once you're there.

Quirk: ↗ Match-day traffic around Estadio Akron is heavy — leave 60–75 min before kick-off.

FIFA Fan Festival — Plaza Liberación ↗ · Official · Centro · between Cathedral and Teatro Degollado · free · outdoor

Chapultepec bar strip ↗ · Av. Chapultepec, Col. Americana · outdoor bars + screens · walkable from Providencia

Sports cantinas in Providencia ↗ · Drop-in venues, no booking

Industrial powerhouse of northern Mexico, capital of Nuevo León. Surrounded by mountains — Cerro de la Silla is the landmark. Locals are regiomontanos. Wealthier feel. Norteño cuisine = serious meat.

Need to know: Hottest of the four cities, 31–35°C, dry. Hydrate. Cumbres is safe residential — 20–30 min Ubers to anywhere at night.

One thing: ↗ The Clásico Regio (Rayados v Tigres) is one of football's fiercest derbies. The city is football-obsessed.

Dominant mode: Uber. Distances are big and the heat punishes walking.

Public transit: Metrorrey Lines 1–3 cover the centre and roughly link to BBVA (Line 2 to Y Griega + connection). Locals use it; tourists rarely.

Walking: Macroplaza and Barrio Antiguo are walkable once you're there. Cumbres isn't walkable beyond the immediate streets.

Quirk: ↗ Uber surge spikes during matches and Fri/Sat evenings — book the return Uber while you're still inside.

FIFA Fan Festival — Parque Fundidora ↗ · Official · 144ha · 11 Jun–19 Jul · free general entry · outdoor · concerts (Chayanne, Imagine Dragons, Grupo Firme, Enrique Iglesias)

Cafe Iguana — Barrio Antiguo ↗ · Outdoor terrace · screens · live music

Bola Ocho ↗ · Sports bar with pool tables · drop-in

Capital of Georgia, capital of the New South. Birthplace of MLK and the civil rights movement. 1996 Olympic city — Centennial Olympic Park (now the WC fan fest) is its legacy.

Need to know: Hot and humid. MARTA + bus covers most useful places. Cars otherwise. Tip 18–22%. 4 July fireworks at Centennial Park.

One thing: ↗ Underwood Hills is West Midtown — walkable to The Works, Bold Monk, Howell Mill. Easy MARTA into downtown for matches.

Dominant mode: Mixed. MARTA + Uber. Underwood Hills isn't on MARTA — Uber to Arts Center or Midtown, then train into downtown saves on match-day pricing.

Public transit: MARTA Red/Gold lines through Midtown to Downtown. GWCC/CNN Center station = fan fest + Mercedes-Benz.

Walking: West Midtown around Underwood Hills works for food/drink. Downtown walkable for stadium/fan fest cluster.

Quirk: ↗ MARTA last trains ~1am weekends, earlier weekdays — check the schedule if staying out late. Uber surge after matches is real.

FIFA Fan Festival — Centennial Olympic Park ↗ · Official · 18 days · free general entry (registration) · 4 zones · outdoor · 10-min walk to Mercedes-Benz

Stats Brewpub ↗ · Across from stadium · sports bar

Ponce City Market rooftop ↗ · Outdoor screens · food hall below · O4W