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2026 World Cup Host Cities and Venues

Complete guide to all 16 stadiums at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across USA, Mexico, and Canada. Capacities, locations, and which matches they host.

Quick Answer

The 2026 World Cup uses 16 stadiums across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosts the final, while Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosts the opening match. The largest venue holds over 82,000 fans.

2026 World Cup Host Cities and Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted across three nations for the first time, using 16 stadiums in 16 cities. This is the most geographically expansive World Cup ever held.

United States (11 Venues)

1. MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ (82,500) — FINAL venue 2. AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TX (80,000) — Semi-final venue 3. SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA (70,240) — Semi-final venue 4. Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FL (64,767) — Quarter-final venue 5. NRG Stadium — Houston, TX (72,220) 6. Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, GA (71,000) 7. Lumen Field — Seattle, WA (68,740) 8. Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, MA (65,878) 9. Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, PA (69,328) 10. Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, CA (68,500) 11. Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, MO (76,416)

Mexico (3 Venues)

12. Estadio Azteca — Mexico City (87,523) — OPENING MATCH venue, historic 3rd World Cup 13. Estadio BBVA — Monterrey (53,500) 14. Estadio Akron — Guadalajara (49,850)

Canada (2 Venues)

15. BMO Field — Toronto (30,000, expanded to 45,000) 16. BC Place — Vancouver (54,500)

Key Facts


Most iconic: Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host 3 World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026)
Largest capacity: Estadio Azteca (87,523) followed by MetLife Stadium (82,500)
Time zones: Venues span 4 time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific)
Climate: Ranges from air-conditioned domes (Atlanta, Houston) to open-air summer venues
Travel: Maximum distance between venues is approximately 4,000 km (Vancouver to Miami)

Distribution of Key Matches


Opening match: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Semi-finals: AT&T Stadium (Arlington) and SoFi Stadium (Inglewood)
Third-place match: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Stadium Standards

All 16 venues meet FIFA's minimum capacity requirement. Several US stadiums are undergoing renovations to enhance fan experience, including expanded concourses, improved Wi-Fi, and enhanced accessibility features.

Frequently Asked Questions