With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

FIFA will host free Fan Festivals in all 16 World Cup 2026 host cities, but some require registration or tickets. Here's what fans need to know.

The World Cup kicks off Thursday, but hotels in the U.S. are still struggling to fill rooms, lagging behind hotels in Canada and Mexico.