The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted across 16 stadiums in 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 2 in Canada, and 3 in Mexico. Here's the complete list.
🇺🇸 The 11 US stadiums
| Stadium | City | State | Capacity | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | GA | 71,000 | 8 |
| Gillette Stadium | Boston | MA | 65,878 | 7 |
| AT&T Stadium | Dallas | TX | 80,000 | 9 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | TX | 72,220 | 7 |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | MO | 76,416 | 6 |
| SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | CA | 70,240 | 8 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | FL | 65,326 | 7 |
| MetLife Stadium | New York / New Jersey | NJ | 82,500 | 8 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | PA | 69,879 | 6 |
| Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | CA | 68,500 | 6 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle | WA | 68,740 | 6 |
🇨🇦 The 2 Canadian stadiums
| Stadium | City | Province | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Field | Toronto | Ontario | ~45,500 (expanded for WC) |
| BC Place | Vancouver | British Columbia | ~54,500 |
🇲🇽 The 3 Mexican stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | ~87,000 | Hosts the OPENING match — 3rd-ever WC hosting |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | ~46,000 | Home of Chivas (Liga MX) |
| Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | ~51,000 | Home of Monterrey (Liga MX) |
Largest stadium of the tournament
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the largest WC 2026 venue with ~87,000 capacity. It will be the first stadium ever to host 3 different World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
Newest WC stadium
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (opened September 2020). Cost: $5.5 billion — the most expensive stadium ever built. Translucent ETFE roof.
Oldest WC stadium
Estadio Azteca, opened in 1966. Site of Pelé's "Game of the Century" (1970), Maradona's "Hand of God" + "Goal of the Century" (1986).
Stadium for the Final
MetLife Stadium (New Jersey) hosts the Final on July 19, 2026. 82,500 seats. Read more at The Final at MetLife →
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How many stadiums host the 2026 World Cup?
16 stadiums across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 2 in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver), and 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey).
What's the largest 2026 World Cup stadium?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with ~87,000 capacity. It's also the first stadium ever to host 3 World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
What's the newest stadium?
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, opened September 2020. Cost $5.5 billion — most expensive stadium ever built.
What stadium hosts the Final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 82,500 seats. July 19, 2026.