Columbus fans face distance to 2026 World Cup venues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across North America, but soccer fans in Columbus, Ohio, must travel significant distances to attend. The closest venue is BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, about 425 miles away. Other nearby sites include Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matches will commence on June 12, featuring teams like Canada facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with numerous other group stage games scheduled across various locations.
- •BMO Field in Toronto is 425 miles from Columbus.
- •Lincoln Financial Field is 475 miles away.
- •The tournament starts on June 12.
- •World Cup final is set for East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- •Multiple U.S. stadiums will host group stage games.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — The closest 2026 World Cup venue to Columbus
"The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America. See which stadiums are the closest drive for Columbus soccer fans.
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