The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament will be the largest in the competition’s history, expanding from 32 to 48 teams and featuring a record 104 matches.
Spanning three countries, four time zones and distances of up to 2,800 miles between venues, the 2026 World Cup promises to be the most ambitious edition yet. A total of 104 matches will be played over 39 days, creating an unprecedented logistical challenge for organisers, teams and fans alike.
To stage this historic tournament, FIFA has selected 16 host cities across North America. Here is a guide to the stadiums that will host the world’s biggest football event:
Toronto, Canada
Located on the western shore of Lake Ontario, BMO Field was built for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and became the home of Toronto FC when the club joined MLS as an expansion team that year. The stadium is set to host six matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Canada’s tournament opener.
Vancouver, Canada
Funded by the provincial government of British Columbia, BC Place will host seven matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Canada’s second and third group-stage games. The stadium previously hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics and staged nine matches during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Guadalajara, Mexico
Home to Club Deportivo Guadalajara, the stadium will host four FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches, including Mexico’s second game of the tournament. Built atop an artificial hill, the venue is designed to resemble a volcano, with red seating symbolising the crater and a white roof, supported by 16 pillars, appearing to float above it like a cloud over lava.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Stadium, better known as Estadio Azteca, will host five matches, including the tournament opener. The iconic venue famously witnessed Diego Maradona score his two legendary goals against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, including the infamous ‘Hand of God’, before captaining Argentina to victory in the final.
Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey Stadium will host four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including a Round of 32 fixture. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Cerro de la Silla, a 1,800-metre peak that dominates the city’s skyline, the venue is home to five-time Mexican champions Monterrey. With its hot climate, Monterrey is expected to be among the warmest host cities at the tournament.
Atlanta, United States
Built at a reported cost of approximately $1.6 billion, Atlanta Stadium features a striking retractable oval roof made up of eight massive intersecting petals that open and close like a camera aperture. The air-conditioned venue will host eight matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including a semi-final.
Boston, United States
Boston Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including a quarter-final. Located in Foxborough, about 20 miles southwest of Boston, the open-air venue is home to the six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and MLS club New England Revolution.
Dallas, United States
AT&T Stadium will host more matches than any other venue at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Dallas Stadium is set to stage nine games, including a semi-final. Initially considered a leading candidate to host the final, the venue ultimately lost out to New Jersey but will host the tournament’s first semi-final. Located in Arlington, about 17 miles west of downtown Dallas, the stadium was built at a cost of $1.2 billion, with an additional $295 million invested in renovations ahead of the World Cup.
Houston, United States
Home to the Houston Texans, the stadium became the first NFL venue with a retractable roof when it opened in 2002. Built at a cost of $352 million, the stadium also features climate control, providing relief from the hot and humid conditions typically experienced in Houston during June and July. The venue will host seven matches, including a Round of 16 fixture.
Kansas City, United States
Known as Arrowhead Stadium outside the World Cup, Kansas City Stadium opened in 1972 and is the home of the four-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. It is the third-oldest stadium currently used by an NFL team, although a major $375 million renovation completed in 2010 modernised the venue. The stadium will host six matches, including a quarter-final.
Los Angeles, United States
Located in Inglewood, just three miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles Stadium is home to the city’s two NFL franchises, the Rams and Chargers, and hosted the Super Bowl in 2022. The venue will stage eight matches, including the United States’ opening game and a quarter-final.
Miami, United States
Miami is expected to present some of the most challenging weather conditions of any U.S. host city, with intense heat and humidity during the tournament. Located about 13 miles north of downtown Miami, the stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins and has previously hosted six Super Bowls. Miami Stadium will stage seven matches, including the Bronze Final.
New York New Jersey, United States
New York New Jersey Stadium will host eight matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the tournament final. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium is home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The venue’s artificial turf has drawn criticism over the years, with several high-profile NFL players suffering serious injuries on the surface.
Philadelphia, United States
Home to the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field is regarded as one of the NFL’s most environmentally sustainable stadiums. The venue features more than 10,000 solar panels, generating enough electricity to offset roughly a third of its annual energy consumption. Philadelphia Stadium will host six matches, including a Round of 16 fixture.
Seattle, United States
Seattle Stadium will host six matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including a Round of 16 fixture. Located in the Pacific Northwest, about 100 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border, Lumen Field is the home of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and is renowned for its passionate atmosphere and crowd noise.
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Located in Santa Clara, about 35 miles southeast of San Francisco, Levi’s Stadium sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and the wider Bay Area. Built at a cost of $1.3 billion, the venue is notable for its largely open-air design. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will host six matches, including a Round of 32 fixture.
Published – June 11, 2026 05:23 pm IST
