Cities Prepare for World Cup Infrastructure Surge

Organizers and transportation agencies are expanding rail, bus and airport capacity in several North American cities before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Public officials have warned that existing transit systems in some host cities could face major strain during the tournament because of the expected influx of international visitors.

In the United States, Amtrak and regional transit operators are examining additional routes and expanded schedules to handle increased travel demand between major host cities. Infrastructure planning has focused heavily on moving large crowds efficiently between airports, downtown districts and stadium venues while reducing traffic congestion during the month-long competition.