US, Canada, Mexico Soccer Fans Gain Early Ticket Access and Travel Options with American Airlines FIFA World Cup 26 Plans: Everything You Need to Know

Published on December 4, 2025

As excitement builds for FIFA World Cup 26™, American Airlines is positioning itself as the ultimate travel partner for soccer fans, offering expanded flight options, exclusive mile redemption opportunities, and unique experiences for AAdvantage® members. The airline, serving as the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™, is making it easier than ever for fans to travel between the 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring they won’t miss a single match.

Expanded Flights and Upgraded Aircraft to Connect Fans Across Host Cities

American Airlines is significantly boosting its schedule to accommodate the influx of fans during the tournament. The airline will add frequencies and deploy larger aircraft between key city pairs, including Los Angeles to Seattle, Boston to Dallas-Fort Worth, and Atlanta to Miami. New nonstop services will also operate between Atlanta and Kansas City during the quarterfinal round. This expansion ensures fans can follow their favorite teams from the group stage all the way to the final.

Notable schedule enhancements include:

• Boston to Dallas-Fort Worth June 18–July 11 — more flights and larger aircraft
• Atlanta to Miami June 16–July 17 — additional flights and upgauged aircraft
• Philadelphia to Toronto June 15–30 — upgauged aircraft
• Kansas City to Philadelphia June 15–22 — upgauged aircraft
• Los Angeles to Seattle June 13–July 8 — upgauged aircraft
• Atlanta to New York LaGuardia July 16–17 — more flights and upgauged aircraft
• Los Angeles to Vancouver June 16–26 — more flights
• Dallas-Fort Worth to San Jose, California June 17–27 — more flights
• Atlanta to Philadelphia June 20–21 — more flights and upgauged aircraft
• LaGuardia to Kansas City June 21–22 — new nonstop flights
• Miami to Toronto June 28–29 — upgauged aircraft
• Atlanta to Kansas City July 8–13 — new nonstop flights

Redeem AAdvantage Miles for Match Tickets and Gain Early Access

American Airlines is giving AAdvantage® members a rare opportunity to redeem miles for FIFA World Cup 26™ match tickets. Members will gain early access to purchase tickets based on their status level, allowing them to secure seats for their favorite matches before the general public.

• Dec. 17 — Executive Platinum® and ConciergeKey® members
• Dec. 18 — Gold®, Platinum®, and Platinum Pro® members
• Dec. 19 — All AAdvantage® members

Members are encouraged to download the American app and enable push notifications for ticket alerts starting Dec. 17, ensuring they stay ahead in securing match tickets.

Earn Miles and Exclusive Loyalty Rewards

Fans can also earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points through flights and partner engagements, helping them reach higher status levels and gain access to additional FIFA World Cup 26™ perks. Members can also purchase miles at a discount of up to 40%, bringing them closer to special rewards.

Exclusive FIFA World Cup 26 Perks for AAdvantage Members

American Airlines is rewarding loyal travelers with exclusive sweepstakes and experiences through its FIFA World Cup 26™ Perks program. Beginning Dec. 6, fans can enter daily for a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as:

• Opening match tickets
• Group stage match of choice
• Watching a U.S. Men’s National Team group stage match
• Attending a match with a FIFA Legend

Celebrating FIFA World Cup 26 with Custom Fleet Decals and National Campaign

To mark its role as the Official North American Airline Supplier, American Airlines is unveiling FIFA World Cup 26™ decals across its domestic fleet of more than 1,550 aircraft. This initiative, in partnership with Qatar Airways, visually represents the airline’s commitment to connecting fans with the world’s most celebrated soccer event.

In addition, American is launching a nationwide marketing campaign featuring the digital series “Now Boarding: Super Fans” and a 30-second broadcast spot titled “Fandom Takes Flight,” which will appear across television, social media, and digital platforms. These efforts aim to amplify excitement and celebrate the journey from takeoff to kickoff for soccer enthusiasts everywhere.

With expanded flights, early access to match tickets, exclusive experiences, and a fleet adorned with World Cup branding, American Airlines is ensuring fans across the United States, Canada, and Mexico can enjoy every moment of FIFA World Cup 26™ without missing a single goal.