FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities & Stadiums: The Complete Guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 host cities in three countries: the United States (11 cities), Mexico (3 cities), and Canada (2 cities). Each venue offers a unique atmosphere, from the historic Estadio Azteca to the state-of-the-art MetLife Stadium. Here's your complete guide to every stadium and host city.

United States Host Cities (11 Venues)

• New York/New Jersey — MetLife Stadium: Capacity 82,500. Hosts the World Cup Final, semi-finals, and other knockout matches. The biggest stadium in the tournament.
• Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium: Capacity 70,240. A modern marvel hosting quarter-final and group stage matches.
• Dallas — AT&T Stadium: Capacity 80,000. Home of the Cowboys, this venue hosts 9 matches including a semi-final.
• San Francisco Bay Area — Levi's Stadium: Capacity 68,500. Silicon Valley's premier sporting venue.
• Seattle — Lumen Field: Capacity 69,000. Known for its deafening crowd noise, perfect for World Cup atmosphere.
• Houston — NRG Stadium: Capacity 72,220. Hosts group stage and knockout matches.
• Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field: Capacity 69,796. The City of Brotherly Love welcomes the world.
• Miami — Hard Rock Stadium: Capacity 65,326. Sunshine, beaches, and world-class football.
• Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Capacity 71,000. Features a stunning retractable roof and oculus.
• Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium: Capacity 76,416. One of the loudest stadiums in the world.
• Boston — Gillette Stadium: Capacity 65,878. New England's sporting home.

Mexico Host Cities (3 Venues)

• Mexico City — Estadio Azteca: Capacity 87,523. The most iconic stadium in World Cup history, hosting the opening match. The only stadium to host three World Cups.
• Guadalajara — Estadio Akron: Capacity 46,232. A brand-new stadium in the heart of tequila country.
• Monterrey — Estadio BBVA: Capacity 53,500. A stunning mountain backdrop makes this one of the most scenic venues.

Canada Host Cities (2 Venues)

• Toronto — BMO Field (expanded): Capacity 45,736. Canada's largest city hosts its first ever men's World Cup matches.
• Vancouver — BC Place: Capacity 54,500. The retractable-roof stadium on the Pacific coast.

Getting Between Venues

With 16 cities spread across a continent, travel planning is essential. The United States offers the most domestic flight connections, while the Canadian and Mexican venues are well-served by international airports. FIFA has partnered with airlines to offer special World Cup travel packages for ticket holders.

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