The 2026 FIFA World Cup a major global event taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026 that will affect several cities across the United States and Canada, including Dallas, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver, among others.

Large‑scale international events can create temporary disruptions in housing availability, transportation, and local infrastructure. For relocating employees planning a move to one of the cities hosting matches, advance planning will be especially important.

Based on local market observations and destination services insights, those relocating during this period may encounter:

• Housing market pressures
• Reduced availability of long‑term rental housing as inventory shifts to short‑term use
• Higher rental costs
• Longer timelines to secure permanent housing
• Limited availability near stadium or event zones
• Transportation and commuting challenges
• Increased traffic congestion and commute delays
• Higher demand for hotels, rental cars, and temporary accommodations
• Occasional logistics delays affecting move‑in timing or services
• Air travel congestion to/from host locations: longer airport lines, fewer seats, higher fares
• Hotels and short-term stays may sell out on match days/weekends, with peak-night rates significantly higher
• Limited rental car availability, despite suppliers increasing local fleet size
• Rideshare surge pricing and availability/accessibility challenges
• Venue-area closures and security zones may disrupt routes and deliveries
• Moving logistics may be tighter; schedule earlier and allow flexibility

• Higher incidence of fraudulent rental listings targeting out‑of‑town renters
• Pressure to make quick housing decisions
• Requests for early deposits or listings lacking proper documentation
• Some host cities are expected to experience higher levels of disruption than others. Markets identified as higher‑impact include Dallas, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

To help mitigate these impacts, we encourage:

• Early planning for temporary and permanent housing
• Flexible timing, where possible, around arrival and home‑finding activities
• Proactively securing flights, hotels, and rental car reservations to improve availability and manage costs
• Use of vetted housing options and trusted partners to reduce fraud risk
• Ongoing communication to help set expectations before arrival

If you are relocating to or from a host city during the tournament period, you may experience temporary disruptions related to housing availability, transportation, and service timelines.

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Higher‑impact cities include Dallas, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, and several others hosting matches. You can view the full schedule FIFA host city and match schedule on their website, here.

Yes. In some locations, long‑term rental availability may be limited due to short‑term rental demand, and home‑finding timelines may be longer than usual.

Temporary housing, permanent rentals, transportation, hotels, and rental cars may be more expensive during this period.

Be cautious of listings that request deposits before a lease is signed (unless this is local custom or regulation), lack of documentation or verification processes, create an urgency to secure housing quickly. We recommend relying on vetted listings and relocation-approved supplier partners whenever possible. Altair can recommend vetted providers.

Begin housing searches early, book travel in advance, be flexible with timing and locations (where feasible), plan for longer home-finding timelines, and stay in close contact with Altair.

Reach out to your Altair Global representative or contact us at [email protected] for support during your move.