A Hobby Guide to the 2026 World Cup

Where to Collect in the Host Cities

Date: Jun 12, 2026
Topics: Cards and Culture, Soccer, Trending, World Cup
Length: 1742 Words
Reading Time: ~9 Minutes

The 2026 World Cup is set to sweep across North America this summer. From Los Angeles to New York, from Seattle to Miami, soccer fever will be everywhere.

With millions of tourists expected to travel to the World Cup’s host cities, Topps RIPPED has put together a Hobby guide featuring some local card shops to check out when you’re in town.

Collectors traveling to the 2026 World Cup can find hobby shops across host cities including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Dallas, Seattle, Toronto, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, and the Bay Area. This guide highlights some of the top local destinations for trading card collectors.

Let’s take a look at where to collect during the 2026 World Cup.

Host Cities

Atlanta | Boston | Dallas | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | New York/New Jersey | Philadelphia | SF/Bay Area | Seattle | Toronto | Bonus: Breakers

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FAQs | Key Facts

The World Cup in Atlanta:

  • June 15 – July 15
  • Five group stage games, R32, R16, Semifinal
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Spain vs. Cape Verde, June 15

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Boston:

  • June 13 – July 9
  • Five group stage games, R32, Quarterfinal
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Norway vs. France, June 26

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Dallas:

  • June 14 – July 14
  • Five group stage games, 2 x R32, R16, Semifinal
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: England vs. Croatia, June 17

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Houston:

  • June 14 – July 4
  • Five group stage games, R32, R16
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Netherlands vs. Sweden, June 20

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Kansas City:

  • June 16 – July 11
  • Four group stage games, R32, Quarterfinal
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Argentina vs. Algeria – June 16

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Los Angeles:

  • June 12 – July 10
  • Five group stage games, 2 x R32, Quarterfinal
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: United States vs. Paraguay, June 12

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Miami:

  • June 15 – July 18
  • Four group stage games, R32, Quarterfinal, Bronze Medal Match
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Colombia vs. Portugal, June 27

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in New York:

  • June 13 – July 19
  • Five group stage games, R32, R16, Final
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Brazil vs. Morocco, June 13

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Philadelphia:

  • June 14 – July 4
  • Five group stage games, R16
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador, June 14 

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in San Francisco:

  • June 13 – July 1
  • Five group stage games, R32
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Turkey vs. Paraguay, June 19

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Seattle:

  • June 15 – July 6
  • Four group stage games, R32, R16
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: United States vs. Australia, June 19

Local Hobby Shops

The World Cup in Toronto:

  • June 12 – July 2
  • Five group stage games, R32
  • Can’t-Miss Group Stage Game: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, June 12

Local Hobby Shops

  • Mintink — 8555 Jane St Unit 5 & 6, Vaughan, ON L4K 5N9, Canada 

Looking to get in on the action during the World Cup? Here are some breakers to check out!

Soccer Breakers

  • Which cities are featured in this guide?
    • The guide covers Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto, all of which are host cities for the 2026 World Cup. 
  • Why should collectors visit local card shops during the World Cup?
    • Local hobby shops provide collectors with opportunities to discover singles, sealed products, memorabilia, and connect with fellow collectors while experiencing the excitement surrounding the tournament. 
  • Which host city has the largest selection of card shops?
    • New York and New Jersey feature one of the deepest collections of hobby shops in the guide, with locations spread across multiple boroughs and surrounding areas. 
  • What kinds of sports cards can collectors find in the host city hobby shops?
    • Collectors visiting hobby shops during the 2026 World Cup can expect to find a wide variety of sports cards, including soccer products from Topps, vintage baseball cards, modern basketball and football releases, singles, sealed boxes, graded cards, and memorabilia.

Key Facts

  • Host Cities: Guide covers 12 cities hosting matches during the 2026 World Cup
  • Tournament Reach: Locations span the United States and Canada
  • Featured Markets: Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Miami, Dallas, and Toronto headline the list
  • Top Hobby Destinations: Shops range from national brands to long-standing local stores
  • Travel Resource: Guide combines World Cup match information with collecting destinations
  • Collector Appeal: Provides fans with opportunities to experience both soccer and The Hobby while traveling during the tournament

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