Travel essentials
The handful of things we would not fly without, whoever you are following and wherever the draw sends you.
- 20,000 mAh power bankEnough for a full matchday of phone, camera and maps.
- Packing cubesNon-negotiable for a multi-city trip.
- Universal travel adapterOne adapter for plugs across all three host countries.
- Reflective LED armbandStay visible walking back after evening kick-offs.
Rain
- Waterproof jacketPackable rain shell for Vancouver, Seattle, Toronto.
- Packable rain ponchoStadium-friendly, fits in a small day pack.
- Dry-bag backpackKeeps phone and passport dry on showery matchdays.
Heat
- Sun-protective long-sleeveUPF protection without cooking you - Dallas/Miami/Monterrey.
- Wide-brim sun hatBetter than a cap for afternoon kickoffs in the south.
- Electrolyte tabletsDrop in a water bottle; cheaper than stadium sports drinks.
- Cooling neck towelSoaks and stays cold - a lifesaver in 35 °C.
Tech
- 20,000 mAh power bankEnough for a matchday of phone, camera and maps.
- Universal travel adapterOne adapter that handles plugs in all three host countries.
- Walking shoesYou will walk more than you think - break them in first.
- International eSIMCovers USA + Canada + Mexico on one plan.
Comfort
- Packing cubesNon-negotiable for a multi-city trip.
- Travel pillowFor the long flight and the cross-country drive.
- Compression socksLong-haul flights are brutal without them.
- Collapsible water bottleMost stadiums allow empty bottles through security.
Safety
- Reflective LED armbandFor walking back after evening matches.
- RFID money beltPickpocket insurance in busy stadium concourses.