The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June, and if you haven't figured out your housing situation yet, you're not alone. Whether you're a fan trying to catch a few matches or one of the thousands of workers descending on host cities to make the event actually run, your options are better than you think.
Furnished Finder has become a go-to source for both groups. Here's what you need to know.
The obvious audience: fans
If you're planning to catch matches at any of the 11 host stadiums, you already know that hotels near the venues are either sold out or aggressively priced. Airbnb has the same problem for event weekends. Both were designed for short, vacation-style stays, which means their pricing reflects that.
Furnished Finder is built differently. Monthly furnished rentals start long before the tournament opens and run through it, so landlords aren't pricing by the night. You can land a comfortable, fully furnished place near the stadium for far less than the alternatives, and you won't pay a single booking fee.
As Forbes recently noted (opens in new tab), furnished monthly rentals are one of the smartest insider strategies for avoiding inflated World Cup hotel rates. (Worth a read if you're still planning logistics.)
Here's where matches are happening and where to search:
Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium [Explore rentals near Mercedes-Benz Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Boston — Gillette Stadium [Explore rentals near Gillette Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Dallas — AT&T Stadium [Explore rentals near AT&T Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Houston — NRG Stadium [Explore rentals near NRG Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Kansas City — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium [Explore rentals near Arrowhead Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium [Explore rentals near SoFi Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Miami — Hard Rock Stadium [Explore rentals near Hard Rock Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
New York/New Jersey — MetLife Stadium [Explore rentals near MetLife Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field [Explore rentals near Lincoln Financial Field →] (opens in new tab)
San Francisco Bay Area — Levi's Stadium [Explore rentals near Levi's Stadium →] (opens in new tab)
Seattle — Lumen Field [Explore rentals near Lumen Field →] (opens in new tab)
Tip: you can now search directly by stadium name in the Furnished Finder search bar. Type in the stadium, and you'll see furnished monthly rentals nearby. Same works for hospitals, universities, or any other landmark.
The less obvious audience: the people running the show
Here's the group nobody writes blog posts about: the people who actually make a tournament like this work.
FIFA staff and officials. Event volunteers. Brand activation crews. Stadium contractors. Video production and film crews. Sports journalists and media teams. Temporary hotel staff who get brought in to handle overflow demand. These people don't need a hotel for a long weekend. They need a place to live for four to eight weeks at a time, close to work, with a kitchen and a washer/dryer, at a price that isn't designed for tourists.
We've already seen hundreds of inquiries come through Furnished Finder from exactly this group, and the tournament hasn't even started.
A fully furnished monthly rental is a perfect fit: no booking fees, direct communication with landlords, and flexible stays that match the actual length of the contract or role. If you fall into one of these categories and you're still trying to figure out housing, start your search now. These rentals go quickly once a market gets busy.
A note for landlords in host cities
This is a high-demand period. That's real, and you should price accordingly.
But a quick word of context: a large share of the tenants looking in your market right now are working professionals with housing stipends, per diems, or project budgets. They're not fans looking for a party pad. They want a clean, functional place to come home to after a long shift on a production set or a press deadline. Price to reflect the demand, yes, but also consider the quality of tenant you'll attract at a fair rate versus a spike price.
One good tenant in your place for six to eight weeks who treats it well and renews is worth more than a frantic search for someone at a price point that prices out the people who'd actually take care of it.
How to search
Head to furnishedfinder.com (opens in new tab) and enter the stadium, neighborhood, or city you're targeting. You can filter by number of bedrooms, amenities, price, and move-in date. Message landlords directly with any questions before you commit.
No booking fees. No commission markups. Over 300,000 furnished monthly listings across the country.
The World Cup is a once-in-a-generation event in the U.S. Your housing doesn't have to be the stressful part.