Which 16 Stadiums Will Host the 2026 World Cup?
Manasi Pathak
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first expanded to 48 teams, will take place across 16 stadiums in 16 cities spanning three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The list includes iconic venues like the 94,000-seat Dallas stadium, Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hosting its third World Cup, and the New Jersey stadium that will host the final.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest edition ever, will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For the first time, 48 teams will compete instead of 32.
Here is the full list of 16 stadiums and host cities, stretching from Boston in the eastern U.S. to Vancouver on Canada's west coast and Guadalajara in central Mexico.
1. Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Capacity: 75,000
Opened: 2017
Matches: 8, including one semifinal and two knockout matches. Defending European champion Spain will play two group-stage games here. The stadium is famed for its modern design, retractable roof, and 360-degree LED screen.
2. Boston
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Capacity: 65,000
Opened: 2002Matches: 7. The venue previously hosted the 2003 Women's World Cup and the Copa America Centenario. Ahead of 2026, it underwent a major renovation, installing the largest outdoor LED display in the U.S. (22,000 square feet).3. Dallas
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA
Capacity: 94,000 (largest of the 16)
Opened: 2009
Matches: 9, the most of any venue, including 5 group games and 4 knockout matches, featuring one semifinal. It is the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.4. Houston
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Capacity: 72,000
Opened: 2002
Matches: 7. The first NFL stadium to feature a retractable roof, it is known for its passionate fans in the "Bull Pen" section.
5. Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Capacity: 73,000
Opened: 1972
Matches: 6, including one semifinal. Guinness World Records named it the world's loudest outdoor stadium in 2014 (142.2 dB).
6. Los Angeles
Location: Inglewood, California, USA
Capacity: 70,000
Opened: 2020 (newest of the 16)
Matches: 8, including two group games for the U.S. host team and a quarterfinal. It will also host the opening ceremony of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
7. Miami
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Capacity: 65,000
Opened: 1987
Matches: 7, including the third-place match. The venue has staged six Super Bowls and major events such as the Formula One Miami Grand Prix.
8. New York/New Jersey
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: 82,500
Opened: 2010
Matches: 8, most notably the final on July 19. It also hosted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final.
9. Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Capacity: 69,000
Opened: 2003
Matches: 6. Its first ticketed event was a 2003 friendly between Manchester United and Barcelona, drawing over 68,000 fans.
10. San Francisco Bay Area
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Capacity: 71,000
Opened: 2014
Matches: 6, group and knockout rounds. The stadium lies about 40 miles south of downtown San Francisco.
11. Seattle
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Capacity: 69,000
Opened: 2002
Matches: 6. Its distinctive horseshoe shape has twice earned it a Guinness World Record as the world's loudest outdoor stadium.
12. Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Capacity: 45,000
Opened: 2007
Matches: 6. It is the first Canadian stadium to host games, originally built for the 2007 men's U-20 World Cup. Its canopy roof is reminiscent of English Premier League grounds.
13. BC Place Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Capacity: 54,000
Opened: 1983
Matches: 7, including two group-stage games for co-host Canada. It hosted the 2015 Women's World Cup final, where the U.S. beat Japan 5–2.
14. Mexico City
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: 83,000
Opened: 1966 (renovated)
Matches: 5, including the opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa, a repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener. It is the first stadium to host three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026) and sits at 2,200 meters above sea level.
15. Guadalajara
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Capacity: 49,850
Opened: 2010
Matches: 4 group games. It is one of two Mexican venues outside the capital, famed for its passionate fan atmosphere.
16. Monterrey
Location: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Capacity: 53,500
Opened: 2015
Matches: 4 group games. The modern stadium in Mexico's third-largest industrial city has hosted several matches for the Mexican national team.
