World Cup 2026 Stadiums: A Complete Guide to All 16 Venues Across USA, Canada and Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played across 16 iconic stadiums in three countries. From Estadio Azteca to MetLife Stadium, here is your complete guide to the venues hosting the greatest show on earth.
For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This means matches will be played across a vast geographic spread — from Vancouver in the northwest to Miami in the southeast, and across the border to Mexico City. The 16 host stadiums are some of the most famous sports arenas in the world, each with its own character, history, and atmosphere.
Here is a complete guide to every World Cup 2026 venue.
United States Venues
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey
Capacity: 82,500. The largest stadium at the tournament and the host of the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. Located in the New York metropolitan area, MetLife is home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. Holding the final here ensures a massive global audience — the New York area has the most international football fans of any US city.
AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas
Capacity: 80,000. Home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium is one of the most recognisable sports arenas in America. Its retractable roof will be important in Texas's summer heat, and the massive venue will host some of the most eagerly anticipated group games of the tournament.
SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California
Capacity: 70,240. The gleaming new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, SoFi Stadium opened in 2020 and is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world. Los Angeles is a global city with millions of football-passionate residents from Latin America, Europe, and beyond — expect enormous crowds.
Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, California
Capacity: 68,500. Home of the San Francisco 49ers, Levi's Stadium offers another option in California — arguably the most football-passionate state in the USA.
Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, Florida
Capacity: 65,326. Miami is one of the most culturally Latin American cities in the United States, making it a natural host for World Cup football. The stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, will have an extraordinary atmosphere for matches involving teams from South America and the Caribbean.
Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri
Capacity: 76,416. One of the loudest stadiums in American sports, Arrowhead is the home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Its passionate atmosphere is perfect for the World Cup.
Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Capacity: 69,796. Home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field adds the historic city of Philadelphia — scene of America's Declaration of Independence — to the World Cup map.
Geodesic Dome (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) — Atlanta, Georgia
Capacity: 71,000. Home of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the most stunning sports venues in the USA.
Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts
Capacity: 65,878. Home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium brings Boston into the World Cup fold.
Canadian Venues
BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia
Capacity: 54,500. Canada's westernmost World Cup venue, BC Place sits in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The stadium, home of the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions, has a retractable roof that will handle the West Coast weather.
BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario
Capacity: 45,736 (expanded for the tournament). Canada's largest city and most populous metropolitan area, Toronto is home to millions of football fans from around the world.
Mexican Venues
Estadio Azteca — Mexico City
Capacity: 87,523. The crown jewel of Mexican football and one of the most historic sporting venues in the world. Azteca hosted the 1970 World Cup final (Brazil vs Italy) and the 1986 World Cup final (Argentina vs West Germany). It is also the scene of Maradona's two legendary 1986 quarter-final goals against England — the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century. For WC 2026, Azteca hosts the opening match: Mexico vs South Africa on June 11.
Estadio BBVA — Monterrey
Home of Club de Fútbol Monterrey, one of Mexico's biggest clubs.
Estadio Akron — Guadalajara
Home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), the most popular club in Mexico.
The Atmosphere to Expect
A World Cup spread across three countries creates unique logistical challenges for travelling fans. But it also creates something extraordinary: every match is played in an environment where local communities are invested, where stadiums have decades of sporting heritage, and where the diversity of the host regions brings different flavours of football culture to each game.
From the Mexican fans singing in Azteca to the packed stands at MetLife for the final, World Cup 2026 promises an atmosphere unlike any tournament in football history.
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