Atlanta
Georgia
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Capacity: 71,000 spectators
Host, Round of 16, Quarterfinals
2026 World Cup venues & stadiums
16 host cities spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada. It's the first World Cup co-hosted by 3 countries, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium in the New York metro area.
16
Cities
3
Host countries
1081K
Total capacity
39
Days of football
United States
11 venues
Boston/Foxborough
Massachusetts
Gillette Stadium
Capacity: 65,878 spectators
Host, Round of 16
Dallas/Arlington
Texas
AT&T Stadium
Capacity: 80,000 spectators
Host, Semifinal
Houston
Texas
NRG Stadium
Capacity: 72,220 spectators
Host, Round of 16
Kansas City
Missouri
Arrowhead Stadium
Capacity: 76,416 spectators
Host, Quarterfinals
Los Angeles
California
SoFi Stadium
Capacity: 70,240 spectators
Host, Quarterfinals
Miami
Florida
Hard Rock Stadium
Capacity: 65,326 spectators
Host, Quarterfinals, Third place
New York/New Jersey
New Jersey
MetLife Stadium
Capacity: 82,500 spectators
Host, Final
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Lincoln Financial Field
Capacity: 69,596 spectators
Host, Round of 16
San Francisco Bay Area
California
Levi's Stadium
Capacity: 68,500 spectators
Host
Seattle
Washington
Lumen Field
Capacity: 68,740 spectators
Host
Mexico
3 venues
Mexico City
CDMX
Estadio Banorte (formerly Azteca)
Capacity: 87,500 spectators
Opening match, Round of 16
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Estadio Akron
Capacity: 49,850 spectators
Host
Monterrey
Nuevo León
Estadio BBVA
Capacity: 53,500 spectators
Host, Round of 16
Canada
2 venues
Toronto
Ontario
BMO Field
Capacity: 45,000 spectators
Host
Vancouver
British Columbia
BC Place
Capacity: 54,500 spectators
Host, Round of 16
Iconic matches
Opening match: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Estadio Banorte (formerly Azteca) in Mexico City, capacity 87,500 — the largest stadium of the tournament. Mexico plays the opener as host nation.
Final: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), capacity 82,500. The first World Cup final hosted in the US since 1994.
Third place: Saturday, July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Frequently asked questions
How many cities host the 2026 World Cup?
It's played in 16 cities across 3 countries: 11 venues in the United States, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada. The first World Cup co-hosted by 3 countries in history.
What is the biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup?
The Estadio Banorte (formerly Azteca) in Mexico City, with a capacity of 87,500 spectators. That's where the opening match is played on June 11, 2026. The second-largest is MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey at 82,500 — host of the final.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final played?
The 2026 World Cup final is on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area). Home stadium of the NFL Giants and Jets.
How many venues are in each host country?
United States: 11 (Atlanta, Boston/Foxborough, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, NY/NJ, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle). Mexico: 3 (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey). Canada: 2 (Toronto, Vancouver).
Which Mexican stadiums are venues for the 2026 World Cup?
Three Mexican stadiums: the Estadio Banorte (formerly Azteca) in Mexico City (opening + Round of 16), Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey (Round of 16). The Azteca is historic: it hosted the finals of 1970 (Brazil) and 1986 (Argentina).
What's the total combined capacity of all venues?
The total combined capacity across the 16 venues is 1,080,766 spectators. Considering 104 matches and that World Cups typically sell ~95% of tickets, expected total attendance exceeds 5 million people.