World Cup teams navigate extensive travel demands across three nations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The 2026 World Cup is posing significant travel challenges for participating teams as the tournament unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Czech Republic began its campaign with a journey from Dallas to Guadalajara, while newcomer Curacao is set to undertake over 5,300 miles from Florida to various U.S. cities. Bosnia-Herzegovina will cover nearly 5,200 miles across North America. Coaches acknowledge the logistical hurdles, with Czech coach Miroslav Koubek and Turkey's Vincenzo Montella highlighting the necessity to adapt to extensive travel. Host teams like Canada and the U.S. are also managing substantial distances between matches. Weather conditions and altitude may further impact performances as the tournament progresses.
- •Czech Republic travels from Dallas to Guadalajara for matches.
- •Curacao's travel spans over 5,300 miles to U.S. cities.
- •Bosnia-Herzegovina accumulates nearly 5,200 miles across North America.
- •Canada and U.S. also face significant travel demands during the tournament.
- •Players express concerns about weather and altitude affecting match conditions.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and Mexico
"The Czech Republic started its World Cup campaign by traveling from its base camp in Dallas across the border to Guadalajara in Mexico. Newcomer Curacao is expected to travel some 5,300 miles (8,600 kilometers) back-and-forth from its base in Florida to games in Houston, Kansas City and Philadelphia. Bosnia-Herzegovina will rack up nearly 5,200 miles (8,400 kilometers) across Canada and the U.S. while going from its base in Utah to games in Toronto, Los Angeles and Seattle.
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