FIFA World Cup 2026 stadium guide: All you need to know about the venues

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on June 11, with the expanded edition of the tournament featuring 48 teams playing 104 matches. True to its grand scale, the 23rd edition of the World Cup will feature an unprecedented 16 stadiums across the three North American host nations.

The opening match between Mexico and South Africa will be played at the iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11, followed by matches at the BMO Field in Toronto and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on the following day.

In total, 11 stadiums in the United States, three stadiums in Mexico, and two stadiums in Canada will host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Let’s take a look at our FIFA World Cup 2026 stadium guide:

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (USA)

One of the most recognisable stadiums in the world, featuring a retractable roof made in the style of a camera lens and a 360-degree halo video board. One of the most technologically advanced venues in world football.

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Capacity: 75,000
• Opened: 2017
• Home Team: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 8

Gillette Stadium (USA)

Referred to as Boston Stadium for the upcoming World Cup, this outdoor sports venue has an iconic lighthouse architecture and will feature a temporary natural grass pitch.

• Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
• Capacity: 65,000
• Opened: 2002
• Home Team: New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 7

AT&T Stadium (USA)

The Dallas Stadium, as it will be known during the World Cup, is the largest venue by capacity to be used in the tournament. It features a massive central video board and a huge dome with a retractable roof.

• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Capacity: 94,000
• Opened: 2009
• Home Team: Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 9

NRG Stadium (USA)

This multi-purpose venue is the first NFL facility to feature a retractable roof, which will bring some relief to the players against the sizzling Texas summer heat. It will be known as the Houston Stadium during the World Cup.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Capacity: 72,000
• Opened: 2002
• Home Team: Houston Texans (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 7

Arrowhead Stadium (USA)

This venue, named the Kansas City Stadium for the World Cup, holds a Guinness World Record for being the loudest stadium in the world. Its classic bowl-like architecture makes it a daunting venue to visit.

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Capacity: 73,000
• Opened: 1972
• Home Team: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 6

SoFi Stadium (USA)

This indoor stadium is an architectural marvel, featuring a translucent canopy that serves as the roof. It also has an immersive oval dual-sided 4K video board made by Samsung. This venue will be called Los Angeles Stadium during the World Cup.

• Location: Inglewood, California
• Capacity: 70,000
• Opened: 2020
• Home Team: Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Chargers (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 8

Hard Rock Stadium (USA)

Known as the Miami Stadium during the World Cup, it features an open-air canopy roof that provides shade to over 90% of the seating area – all except the visiting team bench. This venue is a regular host for several international football friendlies and Super Bowls.

• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Capacity: 65,000
• Opened: 1987
• Home Team: Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Hurricanes (NCAA)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 7

MetLife Stadium (USA)

This colossal open-air stadium was, for a time, the most expensive venue in the United States. Built against the New York skyline and known as the New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, it will be the host of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

• Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Capacity: 82,500
• Opened: 2010
• Home Team: New York Giants (NFL), New York Jets (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 8

Lincoln Financial Field (USA)

Another open-air stadium built on the backdrop of excellent sightlines, it is home to a passionate fanbase. The Philadelphia Stadium, as it will be known during the World Cup, features more than 624 feet of LED ribbon boards and several video displays.

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Capacity: 69,000
• Opened: 2003
• Home Team: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 6

Levi’s Stadium (USA)

This stadium, known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium during the World Cup, is one of the greenest stadiums in North America, featuring a green roof and solar panels. This open-air venue previously hosted the Copa America Centenario.

• Location: Santa Clara, California
• Capacity: 71,000
• Opened: 2014
• Home Team: San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 6

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Lumen Field (USA)

Named the Seattle Stadium during the World Cup, it features a soaring cantilevered roof, and its unique architecture amplifies the stadium’s noise levels. The stadium features one of the most passionate football fanbases on the continent.

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Capacity: 69.000
• Opened: 2002
• Home Team: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 6

BMO Field (Canada)

The Toronto Stadium is Canada’s first football-specific stadium, located right on the shores of Lake Ontario. It underwent significant renovations ahead of the tournament, with temporary grandstands being added to meet FIFA’s capacity requirements.

• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Capacity: 30,000 (expanding to 45,000 for the World Cup)
• Opened: 2007
• Home Team: Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 6

BC Place (Canada)

BC Place is located against the mountainous backdrop of Vancouver and features a massive cable-supported retractable roof and a suspended videoboard. This ground hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Capacity: 54,000
• Opened: 1983
• Home Team: Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS), BC Lions (CFL)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 7

Estadio Akron (Mexico)

Built in the iconic shape of a volcano, Estadio Akron blends seamlessly into the surrounding green landscape of Zapopan. Its steep seating arrangement allows a unique viewing experience for the fans.

• Location: Zapopan, Jalisco
• Capacity: 48,000
• Opened: 2010
• Home Team: CD Guadalajara (Liga MX)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 4

Estadio Azteca (Mexico)

One of the most well-known stadiums in the world, this undisputed cathedral of Latin American football is the highest-altitude venue in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Mexico City Stadium, as it will be known during the tournament, will host the opening match of the competition.

• Location: Mexico City
• Capacity: 87,000
• Opened: 1966
• Home Team: Club America, Cruz Azul, Mexico national team
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 5

Estadio BBVA (Mexico)

This stadium, known as Estadio Monterrey, is nicknamed “The Steel Giant” by fans. It offers an asymmetric, sweeping roofline that frames the view of the Cerro de la Silla mountain, making it one of the most modern stadiums in Latin America.

• Location: Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon
• Capacity: 53,500
• Opened: 2015
• Home Team: CF Monterrey (Liga MX)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: 4

Note: All listed stadium capacities are approximate and subject to change later at FIFA’s discretion.

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