Why settle for 90 minutes when you could have 8 unforgettable days of soccer, travel, and culture....For the same price

ciaran20
Oct 30
2 min read

🌍 More Soccer. More Culture. More Value.

There’s no question that the World Cup is the crown jewel of international soccer. The history, the pageantry, the prestige — unmatched. But when you look at the price tag for the 2026 World Cup, it’s easy to see why many fans are reconsidering. Between sky-high ticket prices, surge-priced hotels, inflated flights, and transportation costs, one match could set you back thousands. And then — it’s over in 90 minutes.

So what if you flipped the script?

Instead of breaking the bank for one game, imagine eight nights exploring Europe’s greatest soccer cities — London, Manchester, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, or Milan — all while diving deep into the beautiful game.

⚽ The European Soccer Tour Experience

As a fan, you could city-hop between legendary European clubs — think Manchester United, AC Milan, FC Barcelona — and still spend less than many World Cup ticket packages.

As a player or coach, you could travel with your team in August for pre-season — to train, play, learn, and explore for 7–10 days straight. Not just one stadium, but multiple cities, multiple clubs, and a rolling highlight reel of soccer memories.

💥 VALUE CHECK: What You Get

A week in Europe with XL Sports Tours starts around $2,000 before flights and typically includes:

Multiple live soccer experiences: preseason friendlies, men’s and women’s Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A matches, cup games, and even Champions League nights. (How about a pint in The Turf pub before watching Wrexham live?)
Play friendly matches against local teams (youth, high school, college, club).
Training sessions with UEFA-licensed coaches at pro club facilities.
Behind-the-scenes stadium tours of iconic venues.
Coach and player development: technical sessions, tactics discussions, benchmarking, and sports science workshops.
Cultural immersion: city walking tours, famous landmarks, local cuisine, and free time to explore.
All logistics handled: curated 4-star hotels, private European transport, full-time U.S. and Euro staff, and dedicated XL reps on the ground ensuring everything runs smoothly.

🏆 The Bottom Line

If your summer budget only buys one World Cup seat in a surge-priced host city, consider investing it in a week of soccer immersion in Europe instead.

You’ll come home with better memories, better stories, and a team (or friend group) that’s tighter — on and off the pitch.