Colombia and Canada face toughest travel schedules in World Cup knockouts

The 2026 World Cup will challenge teams with long travel distances during the knockout rounds. After the group stage, Colombia and Canada are among those facing significant journeys if they advance. For the Round of 16, the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana match must travel 1,572 miles to Vancouver. In the quarterfinals, the longest journey will be a 1,592-mile flight for the victor of a match including Canada, Morocco, or the Netherlands from Houston to Boston. The semifinalists may face additional lengthy trips, with the Dallas semifinal winner traveling over 1,300 miles to MetLife Stadium for the final.

• 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup knockouts by miles traveled: Colombia, Canada face most difficult distances on road to 2026 final