With the groups for the World Cup 2026 now set, fans of England, Scotland; and should they qualify; Northern Ireland and Wales can begin planning their trips across the USA, Canada and Mexico ahead of the tournament next summer.

Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider, is urging supporters booking for summer 2026 to ensure they have worldwide travel insurance cover that includes the USA and Canada in place from the moment they book, with enough cancellation cover to protect their trip.

Treatment in the United States tends to be more expensive than in many other countries(2). Multitrip.com’s claims data(1) shows the average medical claim in the country is £14,600, more than twelve times the European average of £1,200.

Some high-cost claim examples included a fractured leg in the USA costing £280,288(3), vomiting over £7,000(1) and shoulder pain over £3,000(1).

Insurance is also crucial for trips to Canada and Mexico where treatment for a fractured lower leg in Mexico can cost £35,703(3). Healthcare costs across North America generally are very high so the same applies to travellers heading to Canada.

Cancellation is also a major risk. More than one in four (28%) Multitrip.com travel insurance claims(4) relate to cancellation, often due to illness or injury affecting the traveller or a close relative, showing the importance of buying travel insurance at the same time as booking the trip.

Christian Bennett from Multitrip.com said: “This World Cup will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many supporters. However medical care in the USA is amongst the most expensive in the world, and even a short hospital stay in the US can result in bills running into tens of thousands of pounds(2). The financial risk of travelling without comprehensive worldwide travel insurance is significant.”

Multitrip.com Annual Worldwide (including USA/Canada) cover starts from £44.68(5). Prices exclude £3.95 handling fee. Visit www.multitrip.com for quotes and policy details.

Sources

1. Multitrip.com analysed claims from their customers from January to December 2022. Claims for COVID were not included in the analysis. Analysis of its claims found that medical treatment made by visitors to the USA is £14,690, over twelve times the European medical claim average of £1,201. It found that vomiting could be over £7,0001 and shoulder pain could be over £3,0001 in the USA.
2. Prices in the health sector: Health at a Glance 2023 | OECD
3. Multitrip.com analysed claims from January 2025 - August 2025.
4. Multitrip.com analysed its claims from UK customers between October 2024 to October 2025 and found that 28% were for cancellation.
5. £44.68 – online price for 1-Year Worldwide (incl. USA/Canada) Essential cover for person under 40 years. Excludes £3.95 handling fee.