Alexandria
VA
Make Alexandria, VA Your World Cup Home Base
Stay in the City Selected by Team Croatia for Easy Access To North American World Cup Games
Conveniently located within eyesight of Washington, D.C. and with its own Amtrak station and easy access to three major airports, Alexandria is the perfect home base for fans attending World Cup games in North America.
Learn why the Croatia national football team selected Alexandria as their official team basecamp by enjoying waterfront views, walkable historic Old Town, hundreds of independent restaurants and shopping, diverse neighborhoods and more.
Voted a Travel + Leisure Top 5 Best City in the U.S. 2025 and a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2025, Alexandria is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved architecture—a perfect backdrop for waterfront dining, historic attractions, a vibrant arts and culture scene and a welcoming, walkable getaway for visitors.
And with easy access to our nation’s capital via water taxi, Metrorail, car or bicycle, a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the United States is also at your fingertips. Use our tools and guides to help plan your trip, find where to stay and build an itinerary.
While the World Cup brings you here, the city gives you a story to take home. Unlock Your Story in Alexandria.
Nearby Host Cities
Given Alexandria’s central location of the east coast, these World Cup host cities are easily accessible. The Alexandria Amtrak station makes for a convenient rail travel experience, and nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (about a 10 minute drive from Old Town Alexandria) offers direct flights to each host city.
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Miami
- New York/New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- Toronto
Croatia fans can find nonstop flights out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the team’s matches in Dallas, Toronto and Philadelphia as part of group play.
Plan Your Visit
World Cup Events
Unlock Your Story
Alexandria is a city where centuries-old stories live alongside those still being written. Here, you’ll experience the curiosity, independence and charm of an evolving community rooted in history and progress. Your Alexandria story is just waiting to be discovered.
International Cuisine in Alexandria, VA
Celebrate the world’s top teams visiting the United States by sampling a number of international cuisines in Alexandria, VA.
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Experience America’s 250th During Your World Cup Stay
Alexandria will be at the center of America’s 250th birthday commemorations, from unique signature events like Sails on the Potomac, to new exhibits at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, to special historic tours and activities throughout the city. If you’re visiting Alexandria this summer, be sure to explore the full list of 250 experiences.
