Teams from 48 countries will compete for the World Cup title from June 11 to July 19. Europa Press News/Europa Press via Getty Images Airlines are adding seats, larger aircraft, and new routes to help fans get to World Cup matches. Surinam Airways is running an eight-hour, multi-stop trek across the Caribbean to Miami. African airlines are timing all-new US route launches with the World Cup travel boom. At least 5 million people are expected to fly across North America for the 2026 FIFA World