World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Stadiums: Complete Guide to All 16 Venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — making it the largest and most geographically spread World Cup in history. Here is your complete guide to all 16 host cities and their stadiums.
United States (11 venues)
MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (82,500): The flagship venue and likely host of the final. Located just outside Manhattan, MetLife is the largest stadium in the tournament. The atmosphere for the final will be electric.
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (70,240): The newest and most technologically advanced stadium in the world. SoFi hosted the Super Bowl in 2022 and will host semifinal matches. Its retractable roof ensures perfect conditions regardless of weather.
AT&T Stadium, Dallas (80,000): Jerry's World is one of the most impressive stadiums on the planet. Its massive video board and retractable roof make it a perfect World Cup venue. Dallas will host quarterfinal and semifinal matches.
More US venues
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (65,326): South Florida's tropical setting and large Latin American population make Miami a natural World Cup host. NRG Stadium, Houston (72,220): Texas's second venue with a retractable roof. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (71,000): The stunning retractable roof opens like a camera aperture. Levi's Stadium, San Francisco (68,500): Silicon Valley's home for football.
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (69,176): Rich sporting history in the City of Brotherly Love. Gillette Stadium, Boston (65,878): New England's premier venue. CenturyLink Field, Seattle (69,000): Known for its deafening crowd noise. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (76,416): The loudest stadium in the world.
Canada (2 venues)
BMO Field, Toronto (30,000, expanded to 45,000): Canada's largest city will host group stage matches. BC Place, Vancouver (54,500): A retractable-roof stadium on the Pacific coast with stunning mountain views.
Mexico (3 venues)
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (87,523): The legendary Azteca has hosted two World Cup finals (1970, 1986) and will become the first stadium to host three World Cups. Estadio BBVA, Monterrey (53,500): A modern stadium in Mexico's industrial capital. Estadio Akron, Guadalajara (49,850): Home of Chivas in Mexico's second-largest city.