World Cup 2026: Why Staying in Puerto Vallarta is Your Smartest Play

A different World Cup, a smarter experience

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be historic: 48 national teams, 104 matches, and for the first time hosted in three countries — United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will feature 13 matches in Mexico, spread across three cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

The opening match will be held on June 11, 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Guadalajara and Monterrey will complete the Mexican experience with four matches each. For football lovers: a calendar packed with excitement, rivalries, and passion. For those seeking comfort, disconnection, and luxury: a powerful reason to choose Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta + Villa Premiere: the perfect strategy

Picture it: you enjoy a thrilling match in Mexico City, Guadalajara, or Monterrey… and at the end of the day, you take a comfortable flight or bus back to your suite by the sea. That’s what Villa Premiere offers you:

• Escape from urban chaos: no overwhelming traffic, no crowds, no overbooked hotels or skyrocketing prices.
• Luxury, rest, and peace: beach, sea breeze, signature gastronomy, spa, romantic suites with a balcony facing the Pacific… a haven to recharge.
• Total flexibility: you arrive rested, enjoy a massage, dine with an ocean view, and sleep deeply. The next day, if there’s another match, you head back full of fresh energy.

In other words: the excitement of the World Cup + the tranquility of a five-star beach vacation.

Which national teams could you see in Mexico? (and why it’s worth being close)

The group stage draw will take place on December 5; the host countries — including Mexico — will be in Pot 1. Although there are no official groups yet, the logic of the ranking shapes some attractive scenarios:

• It is very likely that high-profile national teams (from Europe and South America) will play in Mexico City, Guadalajara, or Monterrey, as the groups are balanced.
• Emerging teams from Africa, Asia, or CONCACAF could be Mexico’s rivals or feature in attractive matches in Guadalajara/Monterrey.
• If your plan is flexible, from Puerto Vallarta you can design an itinerary to see top-tier teams — without the stress of staying in the host city itself.

Whether you want to experience the opening match, a “classic” showdown, or a surprising clash… your base can be Vallarta, without sacrificing comfort or passion.

Connectivity: Vallarta as the hub for your World Cup journey

Puerto Vallarta connects with Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey through frequent flights and flexible schedules. Imagine this — one day you attend a match in Guadalajara, sleep by the sea in Vallarta, and the next morning you fly to Mexico City for another game.

Villa Premiere thus becomes your base: a sanctuary between matches, a space of luxury, intimacy, and rest, ideal for those who want to live the World Cup without sacrificing the quality of their trip.

Stories waiting to happen: your ideal 2026 experience

1. You arrive in Vallarta a few hours before the match.
2. You travel to Mexico City or Guadalajara. The stadium vibrates with chants, drums, and pure adrenaline.
3. The match ends, you return to the hotel. You’re welcomed by the sound of the waves, a warm smile, and a glass of wine. Your room smells of sea salt, the breeze flows through the window. Dinner with fresh seafood, the ocean right in front of you.
4. The next day, the spa wraps you in calm — the warmth of the stone, the murmur of water. You reconnect with yourself, your senses, the present moment. And if there’s another match: another journey. Another emotion. Another memory.

At Villa Premiere, you don’t just watch the World Cup. You feel it, you savor it, you turn it into a story to remember.

Conclusion: live the World Cup, honor your rest

Staying in Puerto Vallarta — in a boutique haven like Villa Premiere — during the 2026 World Cup is far more than a travel strategy: it is an experience designed for the perfect balance between football passion and total well-being.

It allows you to be part of the global celebration, enjoy the thrill from the stands, and then return to an oasis of tranquility, the scent of the sea, discreet luxury, and sublime rest.

• Ready to design your World Cup route? At Villa Premiere, we await you with open arms, sunsets on the horizon, and the promise of a rest worth as much as a 90th-minute goal.

Q&A

1) Why is it a good idea to stay in Puerto Vallarta for the 2026 World Cup?

Because it combines the best of both worlds: you can attend matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey without staying in the chaos of the host cities. Puerto Vallarta offers you tranquility, beach, gastronomy, and premium rest. When you return to Villa Premiere, the stadium’s adrenaline transforms into well-being by the sea.

2) Which 2026 World Cup matches are confirmed in Mexico?

Mexico will host 13 matches:

• Mexico City (Estadio Azteca): the opening match on June 11 and several group-stage games.
• Guadalajara: four group-stage matches.
• Monterrey: four group-stage matches and potential round-of-16 games.

The exact matchups by national team will be defined after the World Cup draw.

3) Which national teams could play in Mexico?

Based on FIFA rankings and pot distribution, top European and South American teams are expected in Mexico City, while Guadalajara and Monterrey could welcome strong emerging teams from Africa, Asia, and CONCACAF. Mexico playing at Estadio Azteca is highly likely.

4) Is it easy to travel from Puerto Vallarta to the World Cup host cities?

Yes. Puerto Vallarta has frequent direct flights to:

• Mexico City (approx. 1 h 30 min)
• Guadalajara (approx. 50 min)
• Monterrey (approx. 1 h 45 min)

Many visitors are planning to attend a match and then return to rest in Vallarta on the same day or the next.

5) What advantages does Villa Premiere offer during the World Cup?

• Adults-only atmosphere.
• Oceanfront suites with private balcony.
• World-class spa.
• Signature cuisine inspired by the Pacific.
• Personalized experiences and warm service that makes you feel at home.
• It is the perfect hideaway to balance football excitement with deep, restorative rest.

6) Can I watch matches at the hotel if I don’t travel to the host cities?

Yes. Puerto Vallarta lives football intensely, and Villa Premiere can create intimate spaces to enjoy the matches in comfort, with excellent mixology and gastronomy.

7) What activities can I enjoy between matches?

Strolls along the Malecón, romantic dinners by the sea, golden sunsets, local culinary experiences, spa treatments, pool time overlooking the bay, and long walks on the beach. The idea is that each day combines sports excitement with absolute well-being.

8) What makes Villa Premiere special during a global event like the World Cup?

The warmth of Vallarta’s hospitality. Here every guest is welcomed with genuine smiles, thoughtful details, and an atmosphere that feels like home. The World Cup will be intense; your hotel should be the opposite: a gentle embrace.