Go behind the scenes with Rio Ferdinand’s Podcast in LA, FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets included

Key Takeaways

• Rio Ferdinand and his YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents are inviting fans to join him in Los Angeles for a once-in-a-lifetime football experience during the FIFA World Cup™ 2026.
  
  
• Guests will have the ultimate LA trip: going behind the scenes at a live recording of Rio’s podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents and attending a FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-final match, along with curated Airbnb service and experiences.
  
  
• “The Ultimate Quarter-Final Getaway” is free to book for four separate spots for guests and their plus one from 12 May 2026 at 10am BST at airbnb.com/rioferdinand.
  
  

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ less than two months away, Airbnb and Rio Ferdinand are launching “The Ultimate Quarter-Final Getaway” in Los Angeles. The three night experience will see fans go behind-the-scenes at a recording of Rio’s podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents, attend a FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final match, and enjoy a curated experience celebrating LA and football culture.

For the first time in 30 years, Rio will experience the tournament as a fan, soaking up the atmosphere from his own Los Angeles Airbnb listing. And he’s not the only Brit traveling for the tournament.

• Searches among UK travelers for Airbnb stays in host cities are up by 301% over the tournament window, compared to the same period last year.¹
• UK guests are the most committed football fans internationally—driving the most searches around match dates—compared to other countries in Europe.²

To bring fans closer to the action, fans who book “The Ultimate Quarter-Final Getaway” will stay in their own private Airbnb in the heart of Los Angeles for their football experience. From a private chef service to Airbnb experiences, they will uncover under-the-radar foodie spots, see the sights around LA, and dine with VIP treatment. The headline act of the trip is attending a live recording of the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, where guests will go behind-the-scenes with Rio and his co-hosts, Joel Beya and Ste Howson, and a special podcast guest. To top it all off, the football getaway includes tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-final match in LA.

“Football has been my life, and there’s no bigger stage than the FIFA World Cup”, said Rio Ferdinand, former England Captain. “This summer’s a big one with Airbnb. We’re all about bringing fans closer than ever, proper access, big moments, straight from the US. And for me, it’s something new—I’ll be experiencing a World Cup as a fan for the first time in over 30 years. I can’t wait to get started.”

Football fans can request to book “The Ultimate Quarter Final Getaway” from May 12 at 10:00 AM BST at airbnb.com/rioferdinand (including the full Terms and Conditions) and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Four spots are available for a four-day trip (July 8–11, 2026), each bookable for one guest and a plus one.

There is no cost to submit a request. Guests must be 18+. Geographic and other eligibility restrictions may apply. For full terms, eligibility criteria and details on how participants will be selected and how personal data may be used, visit airbnb.com/rules. Participation is subject to acceptance of the Official Rules and signing a liability/publicity release.

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With both the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and Airbnb bringing the world together, Airbnb is a proud partner of FIFA, offering fans once-in-a-lifetime experiences during tournaments—while welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests and driving meaningful economic impact for local communities and host cities.

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¹Based on Airbnb internal data of UK searches made between September 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 for trips taking place in FIFA World Cup 2026™ host cities during the tournament window (June 11–July 19, 2026) compared to the corresponding search window in 2024 for the same dates in 2025.

²Based on comparing Airbnb internal data of searches made between September 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 among guests in different European countries for trips taking place in FIFA World Cup 2026™ host cities during the tournament window (June 11–July 19, 2026) compared to the corresponding search window in 2024 for the same dates in 2025.

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Rio Ferdinand Presents is a digital media platform delivering world-class football content to a global audience. With over 4 million followers across all social accounts, it has become the go-to destination for fans seeking insight from the game’s biggest names, expert analysis, and authentic reactions to the moments that drive conversation among supporters everywhere. Since launching on YouTube, the channel has amassed over 400 million views.

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays, experiences, and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.