What should I pack for World Cup 2026?

Pack travel documents, phone power, ticket-app access, medication, weather layers and a small stadium-friendly day bag.

Should I bring a large bag to a World Cup stadium?

No. Treat the suitcase as travel luggage only and use a small day bag for stadium or fan-zone days.

Packing

Pack for three layers: the long travel day, the small stadium bag, and the city/fan-zone day. Do not treat one suitcase as the match-day plan.

Layer	Pack	Keep in mind
Documents	Passport, visa/entry proof, insurance, hotel info	Store offline copies.
Phone	eSIM, charger, power bank, ticket app	Keep account access secure.
Stadium bag	Small essentials only	Clear bag rules may apply.
Weather	Sun hat, light layer, rain plan	Host cities vary widely.
Health	Medication, basic first aid, prescriptions	Keep with you, not stored luggage.

City type	Extra item	Reason
Hot-weather cities	Sun hat and refillable water plan	Fan zones and queues can be long.
Airport-to-match day	Compact change of clothes	Checked luggage may arrive late.
Cross-border route	Printed document folder	Phone-only documents are fragile.
Final-week trip	Backup charger and medicine buffer	High demand makes fixes harder.