From Stadium Roar to Island Respite

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

In the summer of 2026, the world’s most watched sporting event arrives in Miami. Seven matches, including Scotland vs. Brazil, Colombia vs. Portugal, and the Bronze Final, will unfold at Hard Rock Stadium between June 15 and July 18. Over a million visitors will descend on South Florida.

For those traveling to experience the beautiful game, this is more than a tournament. Legendary national teams, passionate global fans, and the vibrant energy of Miami will collide in a five-week celebration of football.

But what happens after the final whistle?

The Perfect Escape After the Beautiful Game

Just 2.5 hours south of the stadium lies America’s only private island resort. Little Palm Island offers something the tournament cannot: stillness.

After days immersed in stadium energy, bustling fan zones, and Miami’s relentless pulse, the most discerning travelers seek contrast. They seek recovery. They seek a place where time slows, the senses awaken, and the only sound is the rhythm of the tides.

Accessible only by sea or sky, Little Palm Island is that place.

This sanctuary welcomes a maximum of 60 guests across 30 thatched-roof bungalow suites. There are no televisions in the rooms, no phones ringing. Just whispering palms, crystalline waters, and the rare luxury of true disconnection.

Think of it as the Maldives experience without the passport. At just 120 miles from Miami along one of America’s most scenic drives, your tournament trip becomes something more memorable: a journey from exhilaration to tranquility, from stadium roar to island respite.

Exterior of the bar at Little Palm Island bar

Two Ways to Experience Both Worlds

The Calm Before the Storm
Arrive at Little Palm Island a few days before your match. Rest, reset, and prepare for the intensity ahead. The island’s stillness becomes your pre-game ritual: morning paddleboard sessions, long lunches with nowhere to be, early nights under the stars. By the time you make the scenic drive north to Miami, you’ll be recharged and ready. Watch the match at full energy, then head home with the memory of both experiences.

The Grand Finale
The Bronze Final on July 18 marks Miami’s last World Cup match. Watch two nations battle for third place, then begin your own victory lap the following morning: an unhurried drive through the Keys along the Overseas Highway, crossing bridges that span turquoise waters. The adrenaline settles as ocean views replace stadium crowds. Arrive by boat to your private island, and let the island begin its work. There’s no better way to end your World Cup journey.