From Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to MetLife in New Jersey — the geographically largest World Cup ever.
| Host | Venues | Matches | Key round | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 2 | 10 | Group + R32 | 54,500 — BC Place |
 United States | 11 | 78 | Final, SF, QF | 82,500 — MetLife |
 Mexico | 3 | 13 | Opening match | 87,523 — Azteca |
Canada — 2 venues
Vancouver, CanadaThe only retractable-roof stadium at the 2026 World Cup. Home of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Hosted the 2014 FIFA Women's World Cup final.
Toronto, CanadaCanada's national soccer stadium. Home of Toronto FC. Undergoing expansion to 45,000 for the 2026 tournament.
United States — 11 venues
East Rutherford / New Jersey, USAHosts the FINAL on July 19, 2026. One of North America's largest stadiums, shared by NFL's Giants and Jets. No roof — fully open air.
Arlington (Dallas), USANicknamed 'Jerry World'. Massive retractable roof and one of the world's largest HD screens. Home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Inglewood (Los Angeles), USANewest stadium at the tournament. Home of the LA Rams and Chargers. Opened in 2020 and already hosted the Super Bowl.
Miami, USAHome of the Miami Dolphins. Host of multiple Super Bowls. Miami is one of the most diverse football markets in the USA.
Santa Clara (San Francisco), USASilicon Valley's stadium. Home of the San Francisco 49ers. One of the most technologically advanced venues in the USA.
Foxborough (Boston), USAHome of the New England Patriots. Boston is a passionate sports city. Hosted the 1994 World Cup at the predecessor venue.
Philadelphia, USAHome of the Philadelphia Eagles. One of the oldest cities in the USA with strong European immigrant football culture.
Kansas City, USAConsistently ranked one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL. Kansas City hosts its first World Cup matches.
Las Vegas, USAThe only fully enclosed, air-conditioned NFL stadium. Las Vegas adds glitter and spectacle to the World Cup experience.
Seattle, USASeattle Sounders home — one of MLS's most passionate fan bases. Known for relentless noise and dramatic tifos.
Denver, USAMile High City at 1,609m elevation — the highest World Cup venue. Teams must adapt to thinner air.
Mexico — 3 venues
Mexico City, MexicoThe ONLY stadium to host three separate World Cups: 1970, 1986, and now 2026. Hosts the opening match on June 11. Capacity 87,523 — largest in this tournament.
Monterrey, MexicoHome of Club de Fútbol Monterrey. One of the most modern stadiums in Latin America, set against the Sierra Madre mountains backdrop.
Guadalajara, MexicoHome of Chivas de Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club. Guadalajara is the beating heart of Mexican football culture.
The 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums span three countries. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosts the final on July 19, 2026. Estadio Azteca becomes the only stadium in history to host matches at three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026). Canada's BC Place and BMO Field host a combined 10 matches. See the full match schedule by venue. See our World Cup 2026 stadiums fan experience.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first edition with 48 national teams competing across 16 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With 104 matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this tournament sets a new record for the largest World Cup in history. Three host nations competing simultaneously creates a cross-border sporting event unlike anything football has seen before. BC Place in Vancouver, BMO Field in Toronto and the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City are among the most iconic venues on the roster.
Canada's inclusion as a host nation adds particular significance for North American football. The Canadian men's national team qualified for a World Cup for the first time since 1986, and the home advantage in 2026 is expected to draw record crowds at BC Place and BMO Field. Alphonso Davies remains the most recognized face of Canadian football internationally, having established himself at Bayern Munich before his move to Real Madrid in 2025.
Group stage matches are distributed across all three host countries, with knockout rounds moving progressively toward the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which is set to host the final on July 19, 2026. Capacity: 82,500. The United States will host the majority of matches, 60 out of 104, including all matches from the quarterfinals onward. FIFA confirmed the full match schedule in February 2025 following the completion of the draw in Miami.
