football stadiums 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the largest and most extravagant tournament in the history of football. For the first time ever, 48 national teams will compete in three host countries, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 104 matches being held in 16 world-class stadiums across North America.

The stadiums range from the famous Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, which is set to stage a record-breaking third World Cup, to the ultra-modern SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and the gigantic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which is the venue for the final match. The 2026 edition unites football’s most traditional grounds with its most modern ones.

Whether you are organizing your trip, checking up on your team’s base, or just marvelling at how big this historic tournament will be, this page offers the complete and officially confirmed list of 2026 FIFA World Cup venues along with stadium capacities, key match assignments, and highlights.

🏟️ Complete List of 2026 FIFA World Cup Venues

Note: For commercial reasons, FIFA uses non-sponsored venue names during the World Cup, so stadiums will appear under official tournament names rather than their regular sponsored titles.

USA – 11 Stadiums in 11 Host Cities

The United States will host the majority of matches with 11 world-class stadiums spread across the country. These NFL mega-arenas will be transformed into elite football venues for the biggest World Cup in history.

• Final: MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
• Semi-finals: AT&T Stadium (Dallas area)
• High-tech showcase: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
• Best atmosphere: Lumen Field (Seattle)

Canada – 2 Stadiums in 2 Host Cities

Canada returns to the World Cup stage with matches in Vancouver and Toronto. Both venues are being upgraded to meet FIFA’s elite tournament standards.

• BC Place, Vancouver – Retractable roof and cool summer climate
• BMO Field, Toronto – Expanded capacity and intimate football setting

Mexico – 3 Stadiums in 3 Host Cities

Mexico brings legendary World Cup heritage. The iconic Estadio Azteca will make history as the first stadium ever to host matches at three different FIFA World Cups.

• Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) – Opening match venue and football cathedral
• Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) – One of Latin America’s most modern stadiums
• Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) – Compact venue with intense fan atmosphere

📅 Match Schedule by Venue & Time Zone

Every stadium will host multiple group and knockout matches across the tournament. Want to know exactly when and where your favorite team plays — in your local time?

On our interactive schedule page, you can view the full 2026 World Cup Schedule in multiple time zones and sort matches by host city, making it easy to plan your travel or viewing schedule.

👉 Explore the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule by time zone, filter by team, venue or tournament stage, and never miss a minute of play — wherever you’re watching from.

🌱 Sustainability & Fan Experience

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become one of the greenest and most fan-friendly events in the history of football. In every one of the 16 host cities, FIFA and local organizers are making substantial investments in public transport upgrades, reusable and modular stadium infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and expanded accessibility facilities for fans with disabilities.

Fans will also enjoy an enhanced matchday experience inside the stadiums with faster digital ticket entry, cashless payments, high-speed mobile connectivity, and multilingual services aimed at millions of international visitors, thereby making the first-ever tri-nation World Cup in North America not only more eco-friendly but also more convenient.