The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 stadiums in 11 cities spanning three countries β the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the first World Cup to be hosted across three nations and the first to use stadiums in North America since the 1994 World Cup in the United States. With a total of 104 matches across 39 days, this will be the largest World Cup in history by every measure.
Here is a complete guide to every host city and stadium, organized by country, including capacities, notable features, and which key matches are scheduled at each venue.
Mexico was awarded three host venues, including the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, which will host the tournament's opening match on June 11. This makes the Azteca the first stadium ever to host three separate FIFA World Cup matches β having previously been the site of key matches in 1970 and 1986.
Estadio Azteca will host the opening ceremony and the first match of the tournament β Mexico vs South Africa β on June 11, 2026. The atmosphere in Mexico City for this game is expected to be one of the most electric in World Cup history, with Mexico playing at home in front of over 87,000 fans.
Estadio BBVA in Monterrey is considered one of the most modern and visually striking football stadiums in Latin America, known for its dramatic mountain backdrop. Guadalajara's Estadio Akron rounds out Mexico's three venues, providing a significant capacity for group stage and early knockout matches.
Canada hosts two World Cup venues β BC Place in Vancouver and BMO Field in Toronto. This marks Canada's first time hosting FIFA World Cup matches, having qualified for the tournament itself for the first time since 1986.
BC Place in Vancouver is a domed stadium that hosted events during the 2010 Winter Olympics and is the home of the Canadian Premier League's Vancouver Whitecaps. Its retractable roof means weather will not be a factor for matches there. BMO Field in Toronto is a dedicated football stadium, making it an appropriate venue for the sport's biggest event.
The United States hosts the majority of the tournament with 11 venues spread across the country. The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey β the home stadium of both the New York Giants and New York Jets, with a capacity of 82,500. MetLife was also the venue for Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
The Rose Bowl in Pasadena holds special World Cup significance β it was the venue for the 1994 World Cup Final between Brazil and Italy. With a capacity of over 88,000, it is the largest venue in the 2026 tournament. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas β the home of the Dallas Cowboys β is one of the most technologically advanced sports facilities in the world and will host some of the tournament's biggest group stage matches. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will host the third-place play-off on July 18, with the surrounding South Florida atmosphere providing a festival-like backdrop.
The World Cup Final on July 19, 2026 will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York City. The stadium sits within the New York metropolitan area β the most populous urban region in the United States β ensuring the final will be watched in person by one of the largest crowds in World Cup history and followed by billions worldwide on television.
Kickoff for the final is scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern Time, meaning the game will be broadcast in prime time across Europe and in the morning across Latin America β maximizing the global audience for what will be the most-watched sporting event of 2026.
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