The itinerary awaiting the Colombian team at the 2026 World Cup left many fans guessing before even thinking about buying tickets. No wonder, because three games in three different cities, two countries and thousands of kilometers between one venue and another require a logistical effort that can become a journey that is as exciting as it is expensive for a fan. With Mexico City, Guadalajara and Miami as confirmed scenarios, the path of the tricolor also marks the path of those who want to follow it closely in the first phase.
The idea of following the team game by game is not new, but this time the format requires more precise planning. To get an idea of the minimum budget, reference fares on Google Flights and booking platforms were checked, using the dates of each game and the previous day’s travel intention as a guide. In all cases the prices were shown in economy class, without luggage in the hold and for a single passenger. The numbers are a snapshot and can change within a few hours due to the dynamics of a World Cup.
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The tour begins in Bogotá and heads to the Mexican capital. The goal: land on June 16, a day before Colombia’s debut against Uzbekistan. The cheapest options found were around $303 ($1,151,000), mostly with layovers and travel times of almost nine hours. For those who don’t want to take risks on connecting flights, direct flights cost about $423 ($1,606,842) for trips that take about five hours between Bogota and Mexico City airport.
After the first game, we next go to Guadalajara, where the second group game will be played on June 23rd. Flights from June 22 were used to replicate this movement and the outlook is more wallet-friendly. Tickets started at around US$55 ($208,927) each way for direct flights lasting just over an hour, operated by local and low-cost airlines. The alternatives rated as the best balance between time and rate were between $60 ($227,920) and $65 ($246,914), also continuously.
The last trip before the end of the group stage is undoubtedly the most demanding. From Guadalajara to Miami, where the team will face Portugal on June 27, flights arriving the day before offered two clear routes. The cheapest options were around US$291 ($1,105,416), but with at least one stop, usually in Mexico City, and a total travel time of more than seven hours. In contrast, direct flights cost almost $366 and the duration was around three hours and forty minutes.
If a fan always chooses the cheapest alternative on each route – Bogota-Mexico City, Mexico City-Guadalajara and Guadalajara-Miami – the total price for one-way flights only would be about US$650 ($2,469,143). If they choose direct connections and more comfort, the amount can reach or exceed $850 (US$3,228,879), not even including the return trip to Colombia, baggage costs, insurance or additional costs.
To this basic budget we must add the rest, accommodation in each city, internal transport (metro, buses, applications or car rental), food and of course tickets to the stadiums. In scenarios such as the global scenario, where airfares can change drastically depending on demand, many travelers opt for a mix of strategies, cheap flights for routes within Mexico combined with more comfortable options for international legs, or even look for alternative airports near Miami or Mexico City.
In terms of accommodation, a Colombian fan who wants to watch the Colombian team during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City or Guadalajara can expect to pay between $70 and $120 per night in a mid-range hotel. At the current exchange rate, this corresponds to between 280,000 and 480,000 pesos. In Miami the bill increases significantly: an overnight stay there during the tournament can cost between 300 and 400 dollars, i.e. between 1.2 and 1.6 million pesos.
The budget for meals and transportation also makes differences between venues. In Mexican cities, daily spending ranges from $35 to $60 – about $140,000 to $240,000 – and combines street food, simple restaurants and the use of public transport or applications. In Miami, however, the same amount could be between $55 and $100 per day ($220,000 to $400,000), due to the higher cost of living in the city.
Following Colombia is a possible plan, but it requires financial discipline, flexibility in itineraries, and a budget ready to respond to the ups and downs of the market. The journey from Mexico City to Guadalajara and then to Miami will not only be a challenge for the tricolor; This also applies to fans who want to experience the 2026 World Cup step by step, flight by flight.