FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums and host cities

The FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums span 16 host cities across three nations. The FIFA World Cup 2026 location list is the largest in history — 11 venues in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada — covering more than 6,000 miles of coastline and four time zones. This page profiles every host venue, explains which matches each will host, and answers where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being played in each host country.

Where is FIFA World Cup 2026 being played?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup location is unique in tournament history: three co-hosts. The United States, Canada and Mexico will share hosting duties, with the bulk of matches played in the U.S. due to its larger stadium inventory and travel infrastructure. Each FIFA World Cup 2026 host country has been allocated a regional cluster of group-stage matches to limit team travel, with knockout fixtures spread across larger venues for capacity.

venues in the United States

Eleven FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities in the USA span coast to coast. Together, the U.S. venues host roughly 70% of all matches and the entire bracket from the quarter-finals onwards.

FIFA World Cup New York/New Jersey: MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on 19 July 2026 along with seven other matches. With a final-day capacity of around 82,500, it's one of the largest venues in the tournament. Located 10 miles from Manhattan with rail and bus links to New York City, MetLife is also home to the NFL's New York Giants and Jets.

FIFA World Cup Los Angeles: SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, just outside Los Angeles, hosts a quarter-final and seven other matches. Capacity for World Cup matches sits around 70,000. The state-of-the-art venue, opened in 2020, features a retractable roof, video boards encircling the bowl, and direct rail connections to LAX.

FIFA World Cup Dallas: AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hosts a FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on 14 July plus seven group and knockout matches. With a maximum capacity over 80,000 (expandable for major events), this is one of the marquee venues. The retractable roof allows climate-controlled play during Texas summer heat.

FIFA World Cup Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta hosts the second FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on 15 July, plus seven other matches. With a retractable roof and capacity around 71,000, this venue is also home to MLS side Atlanta United, who regularly draw the largest crowds in U.S. soccer.

FIFA World Cup Miami: Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens hosts the third-place playoff on 18 July plus six other matches. Capacity for World Cup play is around 65,000. Known for hosting Super Bowls, the Miami Open tennis tournament and Hurricanes football, the FIFA Hard Rock Stadium experience pairs world-class football with the South Florida atmosphere.

FIFA World Cup Houston: NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium in Houston hosts six matches, including a Round of 16 fixture. With a retractable roof and capacity around 72,000, the venue uses natural-light hybrid grass perfect for World Cup conditions. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston experience benefits from Texas's central location for U.S. travel.

FIFA World Cup Philadelphia: Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosts five matches. Capacity for World Cup play is around 67,000. Home to the Philadelphia Eagles, "The Linc" sits in the heart of the city's sports complex, alongside the Phillies' Citizens Bank Park and the 76ers' Wells Fargo Center.

FIFA World Cup Boston: Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, hosts six matches including a quarter-final on 9 July. Capacity sits at approximately 65,000. Located between Boston and Providence, the stadium serves the New England Patriots and MLS side New England Revolution.

FIFA World Cup Kansas City: Arrowhead Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, hosts six matches including a quarter-final. Renowned for some of the loudest crowds in American sport (a Guinness World Record for outdoor sports decibels at NFL games), the FIFA World Cup Kansas City venue brings unmatched atmosphere. Capacity for the tournament sits around 73,000.

FIFA World Cup Seattle: Lumen Field

Lumen Field in downtown Seattle hosts six matches. With a capacity around 69,000, it's home to the Seattle Sounders, who have been ranked among the best-supported MLS sides for over a decade. The FIFA World Cup Seattle experience pairs Pacific Northwest summer weather with one of the city's most loyal football fanbases.

FIFA World Cup San Francisco Bay Area: Levi's Stadium

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, hosts six matches including a Round of 16 fixture. Capacity is around 68,000. Home to the San Francisco 49ers, the venue features a hybrid grass surface and is located 45 miles south of San Francisco proper, deep in Silicon Valley.

FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums in Mexico

Mexico hosts three FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums in a country where the tournament has deep roots — Mexico is the only nation to have hosted the men's World Cup three times.

Mexico City: Estadio Azteca

Estadio Azteca hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match on 11 June and four other matches. Capacity for the tournament is around 87,000. The Azteca is the only stadium in history to host opening matches at three different World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026) and is the iconic venue of Maradona's "Hand of God" and Pelé's 1970 final triumph.

Guadalajara: Estadio Akron

Estadio Akron (also known as Estadio Chivas) in Guadalajara hosts four matches. Capacity is approximately 48,000. The volcanic-rock-surrounded venue features one of the most unique architectural profiles in the host venue list.

Monterrey: Estadio BBVA

Estadio BBVA in Monterrey hosts four matches. Built into the side of Cerro de la Silla mountain, the stadium has a capacity around 53,000 and views straight at the iconic peak. It's the second-newest of the World Cup 2026 stadiums in Mexico, opened in 2015.

World Cup 2026 stadiums in Canada

Canada hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2026, with two host cities — Toronto and Vancouver.

Toronto: BMO Field

BMO Field in Toronto hosts six matches. The stadium will be temporarily expanded to a capacity of around 45,000 for the World Cup, up from its standard 30,000. Home to MLS side Toronto FC, BMO Field sits on the city's waterfront within walking distance of downtown.

Vancouver: BC Place

BC Place in downtown Vancouver hosts seven matches including a Round of 32 fixture. Capacity for the tournament is around 45,000. With a retractable roof and central downtown location, BC Place is the most walkable FIFA World Cup 2026 venue.

How to plan a host venue visit

Planning a multi-stadium FIFA World Cup 2026 trip requires logistics. Internal flights between host cities can take three to six hours, and ground transport between Toronto and Mexico City spans roughly 2,500 miles. Most fans pick a regional cluster — say, Northeast U.S. plus Toronto, or West Coast plus Vancouver — to minimise travel days. Match-by-match accommodation books out fast: prices in host-city hotels typically rise 200–300% during the tournament window.

The in-venue experience also extends beyond match days. Most host cities are running fan zones with public viewing screens, food vendors and live music — often free to enter. Pair stadium visits with the full match schedule, see how groups map to venues at the groups & draw page, and check our tickets page for buying advice.

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