World Cup 2026 — Brazil Fans
Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. Here is everything fans need to plan their trip from Brazil to the USA, Canada, or Mexico.
Short answer
Miami is the best US gateway for most Brazilian fans. Secure US visa before booking non-refundable flights. Act now — Brazil group matches are confirmed and city hotel prices are moving.
Brazil in Group C
Brazil is the #1 fan travel driver. Any Brazil group match spikes hotel and flight prices in the host city immediately after the group draw.
Best Entry Points from Brazil
Miami
MIA- ✓Most nonstop routes from GRU/GIG
- ✓Large Brazilian community
- ✓Portuguese-friendly city
- ✓Domestic connections to any US host city
LATAM, American, and United all fly GRU → MIA nonstop. Miami is the single best entry point for Brazilian fans.
New York / Newark
JFK / EWR- ✓MetLife Stadium Final on July 19
- ✓Good GRU nonstop options (LATAM/AA)
- ✓Multi-city access to north-east matches
If your goal is the Final at MetLife Stadium, landing JFK or EWR avoids NJ transit logistics and hotel markup.
Houston
IAH- ✓Strong Latin America connections
- ✓United hub — good Brazil routes
- ✓NRG Stadium hosts 6 matches
Houston is a solid secondary entry point, especially if Brazil plays in Texas during the group stage.
Los Angeles
LAX- ✓SoFi Stadium hosts 8 matches incl. USA opener
- ✓Good Pacific routes
- ✓Large Latin fan base
Choose LAX if Brazil plays in LA or if you want to combine the US West Coast with the tournament.
US Visa for Brazilians
Planning Checklist
- 1Check passport validity (6+ months beyond return date)
- 2Apply for US B-2 visa immediately if you don't have one
- 3Identify which US cities Brazil will play in (Group C match schedule)
- 4Lock in Miami or New York flights as your entry point
- 5Book hotel in match city — prices rise fast once fixtures confirmed
- 6Get travel insurance covering visa denial and trip cancellation
- 7Check Canadian eTA if planning Toronto or Vancouver matches
