All 16 2026 World Cup Stadiums
The tournament was played across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where are the 2026 World Cup stadiums?
Use the map of 2026 World Cup stadiums above to see all 16 host venues across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Tap any dot to jump straight to that stadium in the table below.
| 🏟️ Stadium | 🌍 Country | 📍 City | 👥 Capacity | ⚽ Matches | 🏆 Most important | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏟️ StadiumMetLife Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityEast Rutherford, New Jersey | 👥 Capacity80,663 | ⚽ Matches8 | 🏆 Most importantFinal | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumAT&T Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityArlington, Texas | 👥 Capacity70,649 | ⚽ Matches9 | 🏆 Most importantSemi-final | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumSoFi Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityInglewood, California | 👥 Capacity70,492 | ⚽ Matches8 | 🏆 Most importantQuarter-final | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumArrowhead Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityKansas City, Missouri | 👥 Capacity69,045 | ⚽ Matches6 | 🏆 Most importantQuarter-final | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumLevi's Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CitySanta Clara, California | 👥 Capacity68,827 | ⚽ Matches6 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 32 | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumNRG Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityHouston, Texas | 👥 Capacity68,777 | ⚽ Matches7 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 16 | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumLincoln Financial Field | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania | 👥 Capacity68,324 | ⚽ Matches6 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 16 | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumMercedes-Benz Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityAtlanta, Georgia | 👥 Capacity68,239 | ⚽ Matches8 | 🏆 Most importantSemi-final | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumLumen Field | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CitySeattle, Washington | 👥 Capacity66,925 | ⚽ Matches6 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 16 | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumHard Rock Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityMiami Gardens, Florida | 👥 Capacity64,478 | ⚽ Matches7 | 🏆 Most importantThird-place playoff | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumGillette Stadium | 🌍 CountryUSA | 📍 CityFoxborough, Massachusetts | 👥 Capacity64,146 | ⚽ Matches7 | 🏆 Most importantQuarter-final | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumEstadio Azteca | 🌍 CountryMexico | 📍 CityMexico City | 👥 Capacity80,824 | ⚽ Matches5 | 🏆 Most importantOpening match | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumEstadio BBVA | 🌍 CountryMexico | 📍 CityGuadalupe, Nuevo León | 👥 Capacity51,243 | ⚽ Matches4 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 32 | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumEstadio Akron | 🌍 CountryMexico | 📍 CityZapopan, Jalisco | 👥 Capacity45,664 | ⚽ Matches4 | 🏆 Most importantGroup stage | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumBC Place | 🌍 CountryCanada | 📍 CityVancouver, British Columbia | 👥 Capacity52,497 | ⚽ Matches7 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 16 | See more |
| 🏟️ StadiumBMO Field | 🌍 CountryCanada | 📍 CityToronto, Ontario | 👥 Capacity43,036 | ⚽ Matches6 | 🏆 Most importantRound of 32 | See more |
Which 2026 World Cup stadiums are in the USA?
If this is your first World Cup, here is the short version: the USA was the heart of it.
The country hosted 11 of the 16 stadiums, more than Canada or Mexico, and those venues staged 78 of the 104 matches.
That meant most of the tournament happened here, including the games everyone remembers.
The final was at MetLife Stadium near New York on July 19, 2026.
Both semi-finals were played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and the third-place game was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
One thing to know if you are visiting: the USA is enormous, so these venues run coast to coast.
You will find them out west in Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles, in the middle in Dallas, Houston and Kansas City, and out east in Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston and the New York area.
Because they cross several time zones, kickoff times jumped around a lot.
Most are NFL stadiums, the kind built for American football, holding roughly 64,000 to 81,000 fans.
And the June and July heat is real, so several have a roof or air conditioning to keep everyone comfortable.
Which 2026 World Cup stadiums are in Mexico?
Mexico brought 3 stadiums to the 2026 tournament, and one of them got the honor of starting it all.
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City opened the whole World Cup on June 11, 2026, and at 80,824 seats it was the biggest venue in the whole competition.
It also made history, because no stadium had ever hosted games at 3 different World Cups, until the Azteca did after 1970, 1986, and 2026.
The other unique thing is that Mexico City sits very high up, over 2,200 meters (about 7,200 feet) above sea level, where the thin air makes the ball fly faster and can tire players sooner.
Down in Guadalajara, Estadio Akron is home to Chivas, one of Mexico's most loved clubs, and it is known for its striking modern design.
And in Monterrey, Estadio BBVA is nicknamed the Steel Giant, with the famous Cerro de la Silla mountain rising right behind one goal.
Which 2026 World Cup stadiums are in Canada?
The third country that hosted this tournament was Canada, and it brought 2 stadiums, BMO Field in Toronto and BC Place in Vancouver, the fewest of the 3 hosts.
That small number still marks a big moment, because this was the very first time Canada had ever hosted World Cup matches.
It was also the first time in history that 3 countries shared a single tournament.
Out west in Vancouver, BC Place even comes with a handy feature for the weather: a roof that slides open and closed, so a sudden rain shower never has to stop the action.
Common questions
How many stadiums were used?
16 stadiums were used across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They range from large American football grounds to classic football stadiums.
Which stadium hosted the final?
The final was at MetLife Stadium, just outside New York City, on July 19, 2026.
What is the biggest 2026 World Cup stadium?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the biggest, with 80,824 seats. It is the first stadium ever to host games at 3 different World Cups: 1970, 1986, and 2026.
Were the games indoors or outdoors?
It was a mix. Several stadiums have roofs that can close, while others are fully open to the sky.