The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first tournament in history to be hosted by three nations simultaneously — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Across 16 cities and 16 stadiums, 104 matches will be played over 39 days from 11 June to 19 July 2026. This is the most geographically spread World Cup ever staged, covering thousands of miles of North American territory.
United States: 11 Host Cities
The United States hosts the largest share of the 2026 World Cup, with 11 venues spread from coast to coast. The USA will stage all the knockout matches from the Quarter-finals onwards, as well as the majority of group stage games.
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area)
Capacity: 82,500
The largest stadium in the tournament, MetLife Stadium is home to both the New York Giants and New York Jets of the NFL. It will host the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026 — the most prestigious match in world football. Located just outside New York City, the stadium sits in the Meadowlands sports complex and is one of the most recognisable venues in North American sports.
SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California (Los Angeles)
Capacity: 70,240
One of the newest and most technologically advanced stadiums in the world, SoFi Stadium opened in 2020 and is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. It will host a Semi-final and several knockout matches. The stadium features a translucent roof, an enormous interior video screen, and sits in the heart of the greater Los Angeles area — one of the world's largest football-watching markets.
AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth)
Capacity: 80,000
Home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium is one of the most iconic NFL venues in the United States. It will host a Semi-final and multiple knockout matches. Known as "Jerry World," the stadium features massive retractable doors, a retractable roof, and a playing field that can be moved inside for events.
Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
Capacity: 68,500
Home to the San Francisco 49ers, Levi's Stadium in Silicon Valley will host group stage matches and knockout rounds. The venue is known for its commitment to sustainability and was the site of Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri
Capacity: 76,416
Widely considered one of the loudest stadiums in the world, Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Kansas City Chiefs. Its atmosphere during major events is legendary among American sports venues.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia
Capacity: 71,000
Home to Atlanta United (MLS) and the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Mercedes-Benz Stadium features a distinctive retractable roof that opens like an oculus. It is one of the most football-friendly venues in the United States.
Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Capacity: 65,878
Located south of Boston, Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Patriots and New England Revolution. The Boston area has one of the highest concentrations of international football fans in the United States.
Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Capacity: 69,176
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field is a central East Coast venue for the tournament. Philadelphia is one of the most passionate sports cities in the United States.
NRG Stadium — Houston, Texas
Capacity: 72,220
Home to the Houston Texans, NRG Stadium has a retractable roof that will be valuable for World Cup matches in Houston's famously hot summer climate. Houston is also one of the most diverse cities in the United States, with a huge Latin American population that will generate enormous local interest.
Allegiant Stadium — Paradise, Nevada (Las Vegas)
Capacity: 65,000
The home of the Las Vegas Raiders is one of the newest stadiums in the tournament. Las Vegas has transformed into a major sports city in recent years, and the World Cup will be one of the biggest events in the city's history.
Seattle Sounders' Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington
Capacity: 68,740
Home of Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) and the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Lumen Field is one of the loudest stadiums in North America. Seattle has a passionate football culture and a large Pacific Rim fanbase that will make Group D matches particularly electric.
Canada: 2 Host Cities
Canada hosts matches in two cities — both during the group stage — with Canadian co-host matches drawing enormous home support.
BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia
Capacity: 54,500
BC Place in downtown Vancouver is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) and the BC Lions (CFL). It features a retractable roof and will host Canadian national team group matches. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, with a massive Asian and South American community.
BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario
Capacity: 30,000 (expanded for World Cup)
Home of Toronto FC (MLS), BMO Field will be expanded for the 2026 World Cup. Toronto is Canada's largest city and financial capital, with an extraordinarily diverse population that will generate intense local interest in the tournament.
Mexico: 3 Host Cities
Mexico co-hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, making 2026 an unprecedented third time hosting the tournament. Mexico's three venues each carry enormous historical significance.
Estadio Azteca — Mexico City
Capacity: 87,523
The largest stadium at the 2026 World Cup and one of the most iconic sports venues in the world, the Estadio Azteca hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup Finals. It is the first stadium to host three World Cup finals (1970, 1986, and 2026). Estadio Azteca hosts the opening match of the 2026 tournament on 11 June — Mexico's first game — as the tournament officially begins.
Estadio Akron — Guadalajara, Jalisco
Capacity: 49,850
Home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), Estadio Akron is a modern, bowl-shaped stadium in Mexico's second-largest city. Guadalajara is the spiritual home of Mexican football culture.
Estadio BBVA — Monterrey, Nuevo León
Capacity: 53,464
Home of Club de Fútbol Monterrey, Estadio BBVA is a stunning mountain-backdrop stadium in Monterrey — Mexico's industrial capital and one of its most football-obsessed cities.
The Final: MetLife Stadium, 19 July 2026
The World Cup Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — just 8 miles from Manhattan, New York City. With a capacity of 82,500 and surrounded by one of the world's most cosmopolitan metro areas, the 2026 World Cup Final is set to be the most-watched sporting event in history.