🏟️ The 16 Host Cities & Stadiums
Eleven cities in the USA, two in Canada, and three in Mexico.
For the first time, a single World Cup is spread across three countries and 16 host cities, from the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf Coast, from central Mexico to eastern Canada. That scale is part of what makes 2026 special: the tournament is not just a sporting event in one place, it is a continent-wide festival. Below is every host city, grouped by country, with the stadium, an approximate capacity, and a short note on what makes each one worth watching. Capacities are approximate and shift slightly with the temporary configurations used for the tournament, so treat them as a guide rather than an exact gate count.
United States
11 citiesThe biggest stage of the tournament. MetLife hosts the final on July 19, so whoever lifts the trophy will do it here. With the largest capacity of any 2026 venue, it is the natural home for the showpiece match.
A vast retractable-roof venue in Arlington and one of the most capacious of the whole tournament. Its climate control is a real advantage during the southern summer, and it is set to host a deep run of knockout matches.
One of the newest and most spectacular stadiums in the world, with a sweeping translucent canopy. LA is a quarter-final host, so expect some of the tournament's marquee knockout drama here.
Set in Santa Clara, south of San Francisco, this modern venue handles group matches and a Round of 32 tie. The tech-hub setting and mild Bay Area climate make it a comfortable host city for travelling fans.
Famous as one of the loudest stadiums in American sport, Arrowhead brings a wall of noise that should translate brilliantly to football. Kansas City is a quarter-final host.
A retractable-roof venue that keeps the Texan heat at bay, NRG offers a reliably comfortable environment for both players and spectators across its slate of group and knockout matches.
Known for its striking pinwheel retractable roof, Atlanta steps up to host a semi-final on July 15, putting it among the most important venues in the second half of the tournament.
An open-air stadium in a passionate sports city, the Linc hosts group games and an early knockout round. Philadelphia's deep sporting culture should give the matchday atmosphere real bite.
Already home to one of the most fervent football crowds in North America, Seattle is a natural fit for the World Cup. Lumen's design traps noise spectacularly, rewarding teams that bring travelling support.
Located in Foxborough between Boston and Providence, Gillette is a quarter-final host. The northeastern setting offers a slightly cooler climate than the southern venues.
A shaded, breezy venue built to handle Florida's heat and a fixture on the international football calendar. Miami's profile as a global city makes it one of the tournament's most glamorous stops.
Canada
2 citiesOne of the more intimate venues of the tournament, expanded for the occasion. This is the first time Toronto has hosted World Cup football, a landmark moment for the Canadian game.
A retractable-roof stadium right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, with mountains and ocean nearby. Like Toronto, Vancouver is hosting World Cup matches for the very first time.
Mexico
3 citiesThe most historic stadium in World Cup history. Azteca is the first venue ever to host matches at three different World Cups, and it staged the opening match on June 11. Few places on earth carry this much football heritage.
A modern, bowl-shaped stadium known for its distinctive grass-covered exterior. Guadalajara is one of Mexico's great football cities, and the matchday culture here is among the warmest of the tournament.
A celebrated modern stadium framed by the Cerro de la Silla mountain, often ranked among the most beautiful in the Americas. Monterrey completes Mexico's trio of host cities.
Wherever you watch from, the spread of venues means the tournament reaches across many time zones, so there is almost always a match on at a reasonable hour. If you want to understand how the teams playing in these stadiums advance toward the final, read how the 48-team format works, and if you are planning to call the results yourself, our prediction tips will help you start sharp.