July/August 2026
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many boast themed rooms, games rooms, hot tubs, cinema rooms and more. Vacation homes offer excellent particularly against
value,
Miami hotel rates during FIFA World Cup, and many are located within resorts like Reunion Resort, Margaritaville Orlando Resort & Championsgate, offering facilities including water parks, golf
courses, spas and
Why Kissimmee is the Ideal Home Base for FIFA World Cup 2026
THE city of Kissimmee, the Vacation
Home Capital of the World, is ready to welcome tens of thousands of international football fans to Central Florida for FIFA World Cup 2026. Miami Stadium will host seven games at the biggest FIFA World Cup in history, including the third-place bronze final, making Kissimmee an ideal base for fans travelling to Florida next summer. As the Vacation Home Capital of the World, Kissimmee offers more than 50,000 places to stay, including 30,000 vacation homes where groups can spread out, recharge and
celebrate. With excellent connectivity to host cities across North America, visitors can reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) in around 30 minutes, with more than 150 direct flights daily to cities hosting football matches. Miami is
also easily accessible
via the high-speed Brightline train, which connects Orlando and Miami in just over three hours. Adding to its appeal, Kissimmee is minutes from world-famous theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando,
allowing visitors to combine
matchdays with an unforgettable Florida holiday. Perfectly positioned between match venues and Central Florida’s leading attractions, Kissimmee allows football fans to experience the excitement of FIFA World Cup matches while enjoying downtime in a more relaxed setting. Here are the key benefits for visitors choosing Kissimmee as their home base during FIFA World Cup 2026: Stay with friends and family in a Kissimmee vacation home:
Visitors can jump on the Brightline
Train to a match in Miami, then return to escape the crowds and come back to a home away from home in Kissimmee.
homes in Kissimmee,
There are over 30,000 from two-
bedroom condos to 15-bedroom mega mansions, meaning couples, families and groups of friends will all find the perfect accommodation for them. There are a variety of homes available for all different group sizes and requirements. Most vacation homes come with their own private pool, and
restaurants. Save money by choosing a vacation home; Kissimmee homes can work out considerably cheaper as the more people in the home, the less the cost per person. Fill the rooms up and fill the fridge up to save money on dining out. Kissimmee homes are popular, especially during the summer holidays so book early to avoid disappointment. Most management companies offer welcome packs and can even do food shopping before guests arrive. Many resorts also offer free
shuttles theme parks, to the
theme park adventures in advance is the way to get the best deals on park passes.
rail
Stress-free Brightline service
intercity from
Kissimmee to Miami: Brightline Trains, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly,
rail
in America, unveiled its highly anticipated Brightline Orlando Station at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in 2023. With Brightline’s signature yellow and spacious lounges, the station is the perfect backdrop for
main
Uber/taxis, car rental and parking costs.
saving on Booking
a new era of passenger rail that connects two of the fastest-growing regions in the state: Central and South Florida. The Orlando Brightline station is approximately 20 minutes from most vacation homes in Kissimmee. The direct train takes approximately three and a half hours and there are food and beverage stations on- board,
comfortable
seating, free WIFI and charging ports, making a relaxing experience for all guests. Those wanting to drive to Miami can hire a car and drive from Kissimmee to Miami.
The journey should take between three-four
hours, but given the number of visitors expected to attend the matches, the train is recommended.
Thrill v Chill in Kissimmee: Staying
in Kissimmee allows visitors
to experience the thrill of FIFA World Cup matches, but also time to chill and recharge in comfortable surroundings. Kissimmee encourages visitors to make the most of their time in the USA by adding a stay in Kissimmee before or after matches in Miami, Atlanta or in other host destinations across the USA. Visitors can enjoy an airboat ride on the Everglades, Kissimmee is located at the headwaters, enjoying other sporting activities and matches, take a day or two to visit the world-famous theme parks such as Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World, cycle round Celebration or enjoy the weekly historic car show at Old Town.
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