World Cup 2026: Which teams have travelled the furthest?
Teams participating in the 2026 World Cup are facing significant travel distances due to the tournament being hosted across three countries. England has traveled the most, while France has maintained a relatively low travel footprint.
Why it matters
The logistical demands of a multi-nation tournament impact player fatigue and team performance, raising questions about the sustainability of future World Cup formats.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England have been staying at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City
A World Cup staged across three countries was always going to test teams in ways no previous tournament had. With 16 host cities spread across North America, nations have travelled further than before in pursuit of football's biggest prize.
But while every team has had to contend with the vast distances, some have covered considerably more ground than others.
England have travelled more than 14,000 miles to reach the last four - seven times further than favourites France and considerably more than semi-final opponents Argentina.
Thomas Tuchel's side have travelled back and forth from their base in Kansas City, Missouri, to play matches in Atlanta, Boston, Mexico City and Miami.
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