Cost breakdown for England and Scotland fans at 2026 World Cup

England fans face £6,500 per person while Scotland fans pay £7,500 for the 2026 World Cup trip.

World Cup costs skyrocket The 2026 World Cup stands out due to record-high ticket prices, steep accommodation costs, and inflated train fares. Fans planning last-minute trips to watch England or Scotland in the United States face significant financial barriers. BBC Sport analyzed travel and lodging expenses, revealing the tournament will be one of the most expensive in history. Early estimates show costs far exceeding typical sports travel budgets. ## England fans' trip expenses A solo England supporter would need around £6,500 to attend the group stage, while two fans traveling together would spend about £13,000. A family of four, including two children under 12, could face costs exceeding £22,000. Accommodation prices are based on twin or double rooms, so solo travelers pay more. The trip spans 14 nights, covering multiple host cities across the United States. ## Scotland fans' higher costs Scotland supporters face even steeper expenses, with individual costs reaching approximately £7,500. A family of four would need over £25,000 to cover the trip. Scotland's schedule includes eight nights in Boston, one of the priciest host cities. Two fans together would spend about £7,500 each, with family budgets climbing due to extended stays and game locations. ## Daily living expenses Living costs in the United States, including meals, drinks, local transport, and activities, add another layer of spending. For two people on a moderate budget, daily expenses are estimated at £3,000 over 14-15 days. This breaks down to around £107 per person per day for England fans. Families with children would need to budget £4,500 for similar expenses. Scotland fans, with an extra day in the U.S., face adjusted costs of £3,214 for two and £4,820 for a family. ## England fans' travel and hotels Two England fans fly from Heathrow to New York on June 15, with return flights costing just over £500 each. After arriving, they take a connecting flight to Dallas overnight for £283 per person. Four nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Market Center cost £624 total, or £156 per night for a twin room. Breakfast is included, and Dallas offers free shuttle buses to the stadium in Arlington. ## Boston and New York stays The couple then flies to Boston on June 19, where a five-night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center costs £1,650 total, including breakfast. The cheapest twin-bed option in Boston is £2,041 for five nights without breakfast. From Boston, they take an Amtrak train to New York on June 24 for £42 per person. Five nights in New York before flying home on June 29 include options like the Truss Hotel Times Square at £1,184 total or £237 per night for a double. ## Transport and game day costs Train tickets from Boston to stadiums cost £59 per person, while trips from New York are £114 per person. Total travel and accommodation costs for two friends reach £6,273, while a couple would spend £5,855. A family of four faces £9,008 for flights, hotels, and ground transport. Some hotels offer free stays for children, reducing costs for families. ## Resale ticket prices for England FIFA’s official resale site sells England match tickets at significantly higher prices than face value. For two fans, the opening game against Croatia costs £1,406 total, up from the £517 face value. The Ghana match costs £1,222 for two tickets, originally £745. The Panama game is £1,396 for two, compared to a £494 face value. Including FIFA’s 15% transaction fee, two fans pay £4,370 total for the three games, or £2,185 each. ## Family costs for England matches A family of four faces higher expenses due to limited availability for group tickets and no concessions. The face value for 12 tickets totals £4,132, but resale prices and fees push the cost to over £8,720. This is more than double the original price. The inflated costs reflect strong demand and limited supply on the resale market. ## Scotland's Boston challenge Scotland fans face high costs due to two group games in Boston, one of the most expensive host cities. Return train tickets to Foxborough for the two matches cost £59 per person each way. The schedule requires a 15-night stay, longer than England’s 14 nights. Direct flights from Glasgow to New York are scarce and expensive, with return tickets costing £1,887 for two or £3,390 for a family. ## New York and Miami stays Scotland fans spend their first night in New York at the Truss Hotel Times Square for £191 for a couple. The evening train to Boston on June 12 costs £122 for two tickets. In Boston, the enVision Hotel offers the best value at £2,290 for five nights, or £286 per night without breakfast. A twin room at the same hotel costs £2,552 for six nights at £319 per night. ## Miami and return flights Scotland fans fly to Miami on June 20 for six nights at the MetroPark Hotel, costing £1,228 total or £205 per night. Transfers to the stadium are free from four train station hubs. Return flights to New York on June 26 cost £205 for two before connecting through Amsterdam back to Glasgow. Total costs for a couple reach £6,924, or £3,462 per person. ## Scotland's resale ticket prices Resale tickets for Scotland’s first two games are cheaper than England’s but the Brazil match is extremely costly. Two tickets for the Haiti game cost £1,151, up from a £477 face value. The Morocco game is £1,222 for two, originally £471. The Brazil match costs £2,557 for two tickets, with a face value of £772. Total costs for two fans reach £4,930, nearly triple the original price. ## Scotland family costs A family of four needs £10,488 to buy 12 tickets for Scotland’s games, over three times the original £3,304 face value. The Haiti game offers the best value with lower-tier tickets, while the Morocco and Brazil games require upper-tier purchases. No concession pricing is available for group purchases. Most of the additional cost comes from the Brazil match, one of the most expensive fixtures. ## Final cost comparison Scotland fans face a 15% higher overall trip cost than England fans due to extended stays and expensive match prices. A couple traveling for Scotland’s games pays £15,068 total, or £7,534 per person. Two friends spend £15,349 total, or £7,675 each. The extra night in the U.S. and higher ticket prices account for the majority of the increased spending compared to England supporters.