World Cup 2026 Host Cities: Full List of Stadiums and Venues
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Full list of World Cup 2026 host cities
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 host cities. Eleven are in the United States, three are in Mexico, and two are in Canada. The list below gives the full city and venue breakdown.
| City | Country | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | USA | Atlanta Stadium | Major southeastern host city |
| Boston | USA | Boston Stadium | Key northeastern market |
| Dallas | USA | Dallas Stadium | One of the biggest venues |
| Houston | USA | Houston Stadium | Southern hub |
| Kansas City | USA | Kansas City Stadium | Central region |
| Los Angeles | USA | Los Angeles Stadium | Opening match city |
| Miami | USA | Miami Stadium | International hub |
| New York New Jersey | USA | MetLife Stadium | Final venue |
| Philadelphia | USA | Philadelphia Stadium | Historic market |
| San Francisco Bay Area | USA | Levi’s Stadium | West coast |
| Seattle | USA | Lumen Field | Pacific northwest |
| Mexico City | Mexico | Estadio Azteca | Opening match |
| Guadalajara | Mexico | Estadio Akron | Historic venue |
| Monterrey | Mexico | Estadio BBVA | Modern stadium |
| Toronto | Canada | BMO Field | Opening match Canada |
| Vancouver | Canada | BC Place | West Canada |
USA host cities
The United States hosts 11 cities, making it the central hub of the tournament.
- MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey)
- Capacity: 82,500
- Expected matches: Final + knockout
- Location: Map
- SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
- Capacity: 70,000+
- Expected matches: Opening matches
- Location: Map
- AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
- Capacity: 80,000+
- Expected matches: Multiple knockout games
- Location: Map
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- Capacity: 71,000+
- Expected matches: Group + knockout
- Location: Map
- Lumen Field (Seattle)
- Capacity: 69,000
- Expected matches: Group stage
- Location: Map
Mexico host cities
- Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
- Capacity: 87,000
- Expected matches: Opening match
- Location: Map
- Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
- Capacity: 48,000
- Expected matches: Group stage
- Location: Map
- Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)
- Capacity: 53,000
- Expected matches: Group + knockout
- Location: Map
Canada host cities
Why the World Cup 2026 host cities matter
This tournament spans a continent, not a single country. The host cities define travel, fan experience, and match intensity across regions. They balance tradition, infrastructure, and global reach.
What to read next about World Cup 2026
This guide is part of a larger World Cup 2026 cluster. For a complete overview, read the complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many host cities are there?
16 cities.
Which country hosts the most?
USA with 11 cities.
Final venue?
New York New Jersey (MetLife Stadium).
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