
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.
🌍 2026 World Cup Tournament Overview
- Total venues: 16 stadiums
- Host countries (cities): USA (11), Mexico (3), Canada (2)
- Total matches: 104
- Opening match: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- World Cup Final: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
This tri-nation World Cup is going to cover the whole continent, going all the way from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast and providing a football experience on a scale never seen before. By having matches all over North America, spectators will see the game in different urban settings, cultures, and legendary sports complexes, thus the 2026 competition will be a real continental jamboree of world soccer.
🏟️ 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.
Canada Venues
Mexico Venues
| Stadium | City / Country | Capacity | Key Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York/New Jersey Stadium MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, USA | 82,500+ | Final | Hosts the 2026 World Cup Final |
| Dallas Stadium AT&T Stadium | Arlington, USA | 82,000+ | Semi-finals 1 | Retractable roof, giant video screen |
| Atlanta Stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, USA | 75,000+ | Semi-finals 2 | Iconic petal-style roof design |
| Kansas City Stadium GEHA Field at Arrowhead | Kansas City, USA | 76,000+ | Quarter-finals | World-famous crowd noise record |
| Houston Stadium NRG Stadium | Houston, USA | 72,000+ | Knockout matches | Fully covered, climate-controlled |
| San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, USA | 71,000+ | Group & R32 | Silicon Valley showpiece |
| Los Angeles Stadium SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles, USA | 70,000+ | Quarter-finals | One of the most advanced stadiums in the world |
| Philadelphia Stadium Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, USA | 69,000+ | Round of 16 | Historic US sports city venue |
| Seattle Stadium Lumen Field | Seattle, USA | 69,000+ | Group & R32 | Famous for electric fan atmosphere |
| Boston Stadium Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, USA | 65,000+ | Round of 16 | Home of New England Patriots |
| Miami Stadium Hard Rock Stadium | Miami, USA | 65,000+ | Third-place playoff | Hot weather, vibrant fan culture |
| BC Place Vancouver BC Place | Vancouver, Canada | 54,000+ | Group & R32 | Retractable roof, scenic downtown location |
| Toronto Stadium BMO Field | Toronto, Canada | 45,700+ | Group & R32 | Expanded specially for World Cup 2026 |
| Mexico City Stadium Estadio Azteca | Mexico City, Mexico | 87,000+ | Opening Match | First stadium to host 3 World Cups |
| Estadio Monterrey Estadio BBVA | Monterrey, Mexico | 53,500+ | Group stage | Modern design with mountain backdrop |
| Estadio Guadalajara Estadio Akron | Guadalajara, Mexico | 48,000+ | Group stage | Smallest venue of the tournament |
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
⭐ Fun Facts & Venue Highlights
- Biggest stadium: Estadio Azteca (87,000+ seats)
- Final venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
- Most historic: Estadio Azteca (1970 & 1986 finals)
- Most modern: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Smallest venue: BMO Field, Toronto
📅 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.
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