The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring 48 teams and fans from around the world to the US, Canada, and Mexico from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19. Here's how to join the fútbol fun from Lakeland.

Miami is our closest host city, but tickets to a match at Hard Rock Stadium could run you as much as $2,600+. Instead, we recommend cheering over a meal at one of Lakeland's sports bars, or heading to the festival-style Orlando Soccer Celebration to watch all 104 matches alongside soccer superfans.

If the World Cup makes you a sucker for more soccer, now's the perfect time to become a Lakeland United FC superfan. Top players from nearly 60 countries have played for this semi-pro program, and their matches are just plain fun. Catch the next two home games at Bryant Stadium on Wednesday, July 8 + Sunday, July 12.