The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest football tournament ever staged, with matches spread across the US, Canada and Mexico – and billions expected to tune in worldwide.
But, for many fans, following the action no longer has to mean taking a month off work. As remote and hybrid working has become the norm, increasing numbers of travellers are planning to combine the tournament with working abroad, swapping the office for coworking spaces, cafés and fan zones in World Cup host cities.
So, which destinations offer the best balance of football atmosphere, affordability and remote-work practicality?
Web hosting provider 20i analysed all 16 host cities across the three nations against key indicators for fans who will be working while watching the games to reveal the best hubs for remote working as the tournament progresses.
It used publicly available data to judge internet connectivity, workspace availability, nearby technology support and a location’s local healthcare system index, and national cybersecurity score – all crucial when it comes to working remotely successfully.
