Bosnia and Herzegovina will play the group stage in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Seattle between June 12 and 24. For fans planning to follow all three matches, this means nearly two weeks of travel across different cities and states, with a series of costs worth considering in advance.
Estimated calculation for one person: FIFA tickets for the group stage at previous World Cups ranged from 200 to 450 BAM (120 to 265 USD) per match, depending on the category and sales phase. Fans applying through the Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina fan packages may access more affordable options (100 BAM / 60 USD), but availability is limited. For three matches, a realistic estimate is between 600 and 1,400 BAM (360 and 800 USD).
Flights from Sarajevo to Toronto, with layovers in Frankfurt or Istanbul, are currently estimated at 1,500 to 3,000 BAM (800 to 1,500 EUR), depending on the purchase date and availability. Since Bosnia and Herzegovina is playing in three different cities, internal flights (Toronto - Los Angeles - Seattle) must also be factored in, meaning an additional 400 to 850 BAM (250 to 500 USD), depending on the booking timing.
Since the schedule announcement, accommodation in host cities has already increased significantly, with an estimated minimum of 250 to 500 BAM (150 to 300 USD) per night for a standard hotel in a decent location. For a stay of six to eight nights, the total accommodation cost ranges between 1,500 and 2,400 BAM (900 and 2,400 USD), noting that early booking can significantly reduce the price. In areas closer to the stadiums, accommodations are even more expensive.
Daily expenses such as food, local transport, souvenirs, and other costs in cities like Los Angeles and Seattle realistically range between 120 and 250 BAM daily (80 and 150 USD). For a trip of about 12 days, this means an additional 1,600 to 3,000 BAM (960 to 1,800 USD).
When summed up, the total travel cost for one fan wanting to follow all three matches can range between 9,000 and 15,000 BAM (5,000 and 8,500 EUR), depending on travel style, booking timing, and accommodation choice.
The challenge isn't just how much this trip costs: At first glance, the biggest challenge is the trip's price itself. However, those who have attended major sporting events know that the real problem often arises only when the journey begins.
Payments in different currencies, unexpected costs, additional card fees, cash withdrawals, or poor exchange rates can ultimately significantly increase the total travel amount. This is where many fans lose control over their budget, even if they carefully planned it before the trip.
In other words, it's not just about how much money you have, but how you manage it while thousands of kilometers away from home.
The U.S. and Canada are practically cashless countries. Cash is rarely used—from taxis and restaurants to supermarkets and parking, everything is paid by card. A fan arriving with foreign currency in their pocket and without a proper payment card can find themselves in an uncomfortable situation from day one.
Therefore, more travelers are seeking solutions that allow them to define their budget in advance and have a clear overview of expenses throughout the entire trip.
One practical tool for such a trip is the Aircash Mastercard. It is a physical payment card directly linked to the Aircash app, accepted wherever Mastercard is accepted—virtually everywhere in the U.S. and Canada. With no account maintenance fees or international payment fees, the card works equally well in Toronto hotels, Los Angeles restaurants, or Seattle cafes.
A card with no maintenance fees: The Aircash card can be purchased for 10 BAM at over three thousand sales points in Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as iNovine, INA, Energopetrol, Petrol, Nestropetrol, Nešković, or SuperPetrol. Activation is simple and completed within minutes, after which the card is immediately ready for use.
A particular advantage is that Aircash does not charge account maintenance fees, and costs for payments abroad are transparent with no additional hidden surprises, such as extra fees for payments in another currency.
Additionally, it is useful that the app offers the ability to track all transactions in real time. This means the user knows at any moment how much they have spent and how much remains, which is especially important on a trip where expenses can quickly accumulate and last up to two weeks.
With one Aircash account, up to five cards can be linked. Aircash and Aircash Mastercard are not tied to a bank account where salary is received or savings are held, and the card can only spend the amount loaded into the app. In case of loss or theft during the trip, the card contains no personal data and can be easily blocked through the app.
Useful for the diaspora—send money from anywhere in the world: For many fans coming from the diaspora, an additional advantage is the ability to send money quickly and easily. Aircash enables almost instant transfers of funds from the EU to Bosnia and Herzegovina, without needing to visit a counter and at significantly lower costs compared to traditional methods.
This means that even during this trip, financial obligations back home can remain under control—without complications or waiting. The transaction takes a few seconds, whether sending from Stuttgart or a hotel room in Seattle.
The recipient can use the money immediately via their own Aircash Mastercard, withdraw it at ATMs in Bosnia and Herzegovina without fees, or spend it within the app.
The 2026 World Cup will be the "trip of a lifetime" for many. However, precisely due to its complexity and costs, the difference between a good and stressful experience often comes down to organization and budget control.
Planning expenses is the first step. But equally important is having a tool that allows you to stick to that plan without unpleasant surprises at the end of the journey.
The first 100 users who download the app via this link and verify their Aircash account will receive a 10 BAM welcome bonus. This promotion applies only to new users.