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[05/11/26 - 11:42 AM]
ESPN Presents "Last Train to North America," A New Documentary Series Following North America's Road to the 2026 World Cup
Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer.
[via press release from ESPN]

ESPN presents "Last Train to North America," a new documentary series following North America's road to the 2026 World Cup

The nine-episode ESPN Originals series explores how soccer connects cultures, communities and host cities across North America

Premieres Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Deportes and ESPN2

ESPN presents Last Train to North America, a new documentary series premiering Tuesday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Deportes and ESPN2, with two new episodes debuting weekly. Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer. The series will debut a new episode every Monday.

Produced by ESPN Originals, Last Train to North America takes viewers through some of the continent's most iconic host cities, exploring the cultures, communities and stories shaping the road to the 2026 World Cup. Through immersive train travel, the series explores how soccer connects people across borders languages and traditions.

Now in its fifth season, Last Train continues as a three-time Emmy-nominated documentary franchise produced around the world's biggest sporting events, including the World Cup and Olympic Games in Russia 2018, Japan 2020, Qatar 2022 and Paris 2024. The series combines sports journalism and immersive travel storytelling to spotlight the people, cultures and communities that give each host destination its identity.

The Last Train to North America is part of ESPN's special news and information coverage leading into the 2026 World Cup. ESPN will deliver extensive English- and Spanish-language news and information coverage of the tournament across its media platforms, bringing fans closer to the biggest storylines on and off the pitch.

Last Train to North America Schedule (all times ET)

Tues., May 12 | 8 PM - Episodes 1 & 2

Episode 1: Toronto

The journey begins aboard a train to Toronto as the series sets the stage for a continent preparing to host the world.

Episode 2: Boston & New York

The series travels to the United States with stops in Boston and New York, exploring two historic sports cities preparing for the global spotlight.

Mon, May 18 | 9 PM - Episodes 3 & 4

Episode 3: New York & Philadelphia

The journey continues through New York before heading to Philadelphia to experience another chapter of soccer culture in the Northeast.

Episode 4: Atlanta & Miami

Traveling south, the series visits Atlanta and Miami, two cities where culture, music and soccer passion converge.

Tues, May 26 | 8 PM - Episodes 5 & 6

Episode 5: Mexico City

The first stop in Mexico brings viewers to one of the world's great soccer capitals and a city preparing for another historic World Cup moment.

Episode 6: Guadalajara & Monterrey

The journey continues across Mexico with visits to Guadalajara and Monterrey, showcasing distinct traditions and deep-rooted soccer culture.

Tues, June 2 | 8 PM - Episodes 7, 8 & 9

Episode 7: Houston, Dallas & Kansas City

Returning to the United States, the series explores three key host cities at the heart of America's growing soccer landscape.

Episode 8: Los Angeles & San Francisco

The trip heads west to Los Angeles and San Francisco, where innovation, diversity and sports culture shape the road to 2026.

Episode 9: Seattle & Vancouver

The final episode concludes in Seattle and Vancouver, celebrating the final stops of a cross-continental journey.

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