Confirmed Host Cities and Stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will use 16 stadiums across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA finalized the venue list with confirmed stadium upgrades and new builds, aligning with bid commitments and local infrastructure plans. The tournament format expands to 48 teams, requiring more venues and higher seating capacity than previous editions. For the official FIFA list of host cities and stadiums, see the FIFA World Cup 2026 venue overview FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Venues.
Each host city must meet FIFA standards for training sites, accommodation, transport access, and security coordination with local authorities. The organizing committee works with city governments and private partners on legacy planning, fan zones, and match-day operations. Venues were selected based on existing infrastructure, projected economic impact, and ability to host multiple matches during the tournament window.
United States Host Cities, Stadiums, and Match Schedule
The United States will host 11 of the 16 venues, including MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Other U.S. venues include NRG Stadium in Houston, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Lumen Field in Seattle, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, and the new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The opening match is scheduled at MetLife Stadium, which has a current capacity of over 82,000 for FIFA events, according to stadium operator and FIFA planning documents MetLife Stadium World Cup 2026 Opening Match Venue Details.
SoFi Stadium, built by Stan Kroenke's Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and operated by AEG, is one of the newest NFL venues and will host multiple knockout-stage matches. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins, will also host matches and concerts during the tournament window. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the Dallas Cowboys, has a flexible roof and large seating capacity, making it a key venue for high-demand fixtures.
Canada and Mexico Host Venues and Key Details
Canada will host matches at BMO Field in Toronto and Olympic Stadium in Montreal, while Mexico will use Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Estadio Azteca is the only stadium in the world to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals, in 1970 and 1986, and will again serve as a marquee venue for 2026 Estadio Azteca World Cup 2026 Mexico City Venue.
BMO Field in Toronto is home to Toronto FC and has undergone capacity expansions to meet FIFA requirements for international tournaments. Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara, will host group-stage and round-of-16 matches. Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, home of C.F. Monterrey, is a modern venue with seating configured for FIFA