2026 World Cup: Venues, Host Cities and Stadiums
For the first time in World Cup history, the 2026 tournament will be held across three countries. Around 4,500 kilometres separate BC Place in Vancouver from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. To avoid teams having to travel these distances multiple times, the 16 World Cup stadiums have been divided into three regions.
Flashscore provides you with a detailed overview of the venues. Alongside key facts such as capacity and location, we also look at the history of each stadium. For every stadium, there is a summary of which matches will be played there.
Opening Match: June 11th 2026 – Azteca Stadium, Mexico City
Final: July 19th 2026 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Venues: 12 stadiums in Canada, the USA and Mexico
Stadiums (Cities): AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas, USA), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia, USA), MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA), Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA), Estadio BBVA Bancomer (Guadalupe, Mexico), NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas, USA), SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California, USA), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri, USA), Azteca Stadium (Mexico City, Mexico), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida, USA), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA), Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California, USA), Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington, USA), BMO Field (Toronto, Canada), BC Place Stadium (Vancouver, Canada), Estadio Akron (Zapopan, Mexico)
Arlington (Texas, USA) – AT&T Stadium
The AT&T Stadium – known as Dallas Stadium during the World Cup – has been home to the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL since 2009. Although it is associated with Dallas by name, the 94,000-seat arena is actually located in Arlington, to the west of the Texan metropolis. The original name, Cowboys Stadium, was sold to telecommunications company AT&T in 2013, which is how the current name came about.
A total of nine matches will be played at AT&T Stadium in 2026, making Arlington the city hosting the most games. In recent years, the stadium has already staged matches from the Gold Cup and Copa América.
Dallas Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group F (Sunday, June 14th)
Match 2: Group L (Wednesday, June 17th)
Match 3: Group J (Monday, June 22nd)
Match 4: Group F (Thursday, June 25th)
Match 5: Group J (Saturday, June 27th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – Second Group E vs Second Group I (Tuesday, June 30th)
Match 7: Round of 32 – Second Group D vs Second Group G (Friday, July 3rd)
Match 8: Round of 16 – Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 (Monday, July 6th)
Match 9: Semi-final – Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 (Tuesday, July 14th)
Atlanta (Georgia, USA) – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Opened only in 2017, football is no stranger to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, called Atlanta Stadium during the World Cup. Alongside the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL, MLS club Atlanta United also play their home matches in the 71,000-seat arena. The three-year construction, during which Mercedes-Benz secured the naming rights, was repeatedly delayed due to issues with the roof and the circular video screen.
The NFL awarded the Super Bowl to Georgia in 2019 and again in 2028. The Premier League also visited Atlanta in 2023 and 2025 as part of its Summer Series. This summer, six Club World Cup matches were played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including Dortmund’s 2-1 round of 16 win over Monterrey and Bayern’s 2-0 quarter-final defeat to PSG.
Atlanta Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group H (Monday, June 15th)
Match 2: Group A (Thursday, June 18th)
Match 3: Group H (Sunday, June 21st)
Match 4: Group C (Wednesday, June 24th)
Match 5: Group K (Saturday, June 27th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – First Group L vs Third Group E/H/I/J/K (Wednesday, July 1st)
Match 7: Round of 16 – Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 (Tuesday, July 7th)
Match 8: Semi-final – Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 (Wednesday, July 15th)
East Rutherford (New Jersey, USA) – MetLife Stadium
Since 2010, the New York Giants and New York Jets have shared the MetLife Stadium in the northeast of the USA. Although both teams have New York in their names, the stadium is actually in New Jersey. Perhaps for this reason, FIFA decided to call it the New York-New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup. In the summer, it can hold 82,500 spectators.
Originally, German company Allianz was set to be the stadium’s namesake, but criticism of the insurer’s role during the Nazi era was too great among New York’s large Jewish community. The naming rights instead went to MetLife. There is still a touch of Germany in the stadium: the façade can be illuminated in different colours depending on the occasion, a technology first used at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
Despite being in a climate considered too cold, MetLife Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2014. In addition to numerous Copa América and Gold Cup matches, it was the venue for nine Club World Cup games in 2025, including both semi-finals and the final. For the 2026 World Cup, it will host eight matches, including the final once again.
New York New Jersey Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group C (Saturday, June 13th)
Match 2: Group I (Tuesday, June 16th)
Match 3: Group I (Monday, June 22nd)
Match 4: Group E (Thursday, June 25th)
Match 5: Group L (Saturday, June 27th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – First Group I vs. Third Group C/D/F/G/H (Tuesday, June 30th)
Match 7: Round of 16 – Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 (Sunday, July 5th)
Match 8: Final – Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 (Sunday, July 19th)
Foxborough (Massachusetts, USA) – Gillette Stadium
Opened in 2002, Gillette Stadium is one of the older venues at this World Cup. Located 35 kilometres southwest of Boston, Foxborough is closely linked to the Massachusetts capital. In US sports, New England teams are often associated with Boston, and FIFA has named the stadium Boston Stadium for the World Cup.
The stadium is shared by the New England Patriots (NFL) and New England Revolution (MLS), both owned by Robert Kraft. During the World Cup, 65,000 fans will be able to attend matches, thanks in part to modernisation work in 2022 and 2023. Outside the stadium, fans are greeted by a bronze statue of legendary Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Like many other venues, Foxborough has hosted the Gold Cup and Copa América. It was also the site of the 2002 MLS Cup, four matches at the 2003 Women’s World Cup, and the 2016 NHL Winter Classic. In 2026, it will host seven World Cup matches.
Boston Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group C (Saturday, June 13th)
Match 2: Group I (Tuesday, June 16th)
Match 3: Group C (Friday, June 19th)
Match 4: Group L (Tuesday, June 23rd)
Match 5: Group I (Friday, June 26th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – First Group E vs Third A/B/C/D/F (Monday, June 29th)
Match 7: Quarter-final – Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 (Thursday, July 9th)
Guadalupe (Mexico) – Estadio BBVA Bancomer
Top Mexican club CF Monterrey built itself a new stadium in 2011. Since 2015, matches have been played at Estadio BBVA Bancomer in the small city of Guadalupe, just outside Monterrey. During the project phase, it was known as Estadio de Futbol Monterrey, before the naming rights were sold to the bank. FIFA has followed suit and will call the arena Estadio Monterrey in 2026.
Sustainability was a key focus during construction, with the stadium easily exceeding the required green space. Care was also taken to ensure the stadium blends into the surrounding landscape. From inside, fans can admire the nearby Cerro de la Silla, a mountain rising 1,820 metres above sea level.
The stadium, which featured in our list of the world’s ten most beautiful stadiums, can hold up to 53,500 spectators. In addition to CF Monterrey matches, it has hosted games at the Women’s CONCACAF Championship. In 2026, it will stage four World Cup matches.
Estadio Monterrey – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group F (Sunday, June 14th)
Match 2: Group F (Saturday, June 20th)
Match 3: Group A (Wednesday, June 24th)
Match 4: Round of 32 – First Group F vs Second Group C (Monday, June 29th)
Houston (Texas, USA) – NRG Stadium
NRG Stadium in Houston may not be the most modern at the World Cup, but its retractable roof was ahead of its time. Until 2014, it was known as Reliant Stadium, before parent company NRG Energy took over the naming rights. The Houston Stadium, as it will be called during the World Cup, has a capacity of 72,000.
Home to the NFL’s Houston Texans, the stadium has hosted two Super Bowls. The first, in 2004, is remembered for Janet Jackson’s “Nipplegate” incident, while the 2017 edition was the first Super Bowl to go to overtime. Both the Gold Cup and Copa América have also visited Houston, with the Gold Cup final held here in 2025. In 2026, the stadium will host seven World Cup matches.
Houston Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group E (Sunday, June 14th)
Match 2: Group K (Wednesday, June 17th)
Match 3: Group F (Saturday, June 20th)
Match 4: Group K (Tuesday, June 23rd)
Match 5: Group H (Friday, June 26th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – First Group C vs Second Group F (Monday, June 29th)
Match 7: Round of 16 – Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 (Saturday, July 4th)
Inglewood (California, USA) – SoFi Stadium
One of the world’s most modern stadiums is located in Inglewood, a city of around 100,000 people in southwest Los Angeles. In 2020, the SoFi Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, opened its doors. For the World Cup, the venue will be known as Los Angeles Stadium. With construction costs of around five billion dollars, it is considered the most expensive stadium in the world.
The arena features a lightweight roof that extends over the forecourt. Hanging from it is a video ring that can display information to fans in 360 degrees. The stadium quickly became a popular venue for major events: it hosted the Super Bowl in 2022 and will welcome the Olympic Games in 2028.
Since 2022, football matches have been played here during the NFL off-season. In addition to the Gold Cup and Copa América, Arsenal have played two friendlies here against Barcelona and Manchester United. The stadium will host eight World Cup matches, with two guaranteed to feature the USA.
Los Angeles Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group D – USA vs Unknown (Friday, June 12th)
Match 2: Group G (Monday, June 15th)
Match 3: Group B (Thursday, June 18th)
Match 4: Group G (Sunday, June 21st)
Match 5: Group D – Unknown vs USA (Thursday, June 25th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – Second Group A vs Second Group B (Sunday, June 28th)
Match 7: Round of 32 – First Group H vs Second Group J (Thursday, July 2nd)
Match 8: Quarter-final – Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 (Friday, July 10th)
Kansas City (Missouri, USA) – Arrowhead Stadium
Opened in 1972, Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL team, which has played in front of 76,416 fans since the most recent renovation (2007–2010), has been one of the league’s top sides in the late 2010s and 2020s, winning three Super Bowls in that period. For the World Cup, FIFA is limiting the Kansas City Stadium’s capacity to 73,000.
Football is nothing new at Arrowhead Stadium: before the 2007 renovation, MLS team Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City) played their home matches here for eleven years. In 2024, the stadium hosted a one-off return to accommodate the huge demand for tickets when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visited.
Kansas City Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group J (Tuesday, June 16th)
Match 2: Group E (Saturday, June 20th)
Match 3: Group F (Thursday, June 25th)
Match 4: Group J (Saturday, June 27th)
Match 5: Round of 32 – First Group K vs Third Group D/E/I/J/L (Friday, July 3rd)
Match 6: Quarter-final – Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 (Saturday, July 11th)
Mexico City (Mexico) – Azteca Stadium
The second-largest stadium at the 2026 World Cup is in Mexico City. The Azteca Stadium has already been the stage for several historic moments. At the 1970 World Cup, it hosted the opening match, the 'Game of the Century' semi-final between Germany and Italy, and the final. Back then, 107,412 fans watched Brazil win their third World Cup title.
The World Cup returned in 1986. In the quarter-finals, Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal. In the final, Argentina beat West Germany in front of 114,600 spectators to claim their second title. The stadium no longer holds quite as many. Since 2024, it has been undergoing renovation, and by 2026 it will have a capacity of at least 90,000.
Since opening in 1966, the Azteca Stadium has been home to Club América and the Mexican national team. Over the years, many other teams have also played here. In 2026, the Mexico City Stadium, as it will be called during the tournament, will host five matches – including the opening match on 11 June. Two of these are guaranteed to feature Mexico, with two more possible if they win their group.
Mexico City Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group A – Mexico vs Unknown (Thursday, June 11th)
Match 2: Group K (Wednesday, June 17th)
Match 3: Group A – Unknown vs Mexico (Wednesday, June 24th)
Match 4: Round of 32 – Winner Group A vs Third Group C/E/F/H/I (Tuesday, June 30th)
Match 5: Round of 16 – Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 (Sunday, July 5th)
Miami Gardens (Florida, USA) – Hard Rock Stadium
Football, tennis, baseball, and Formula 1: Hard Rock Stadium is a venue that welcomes many sports. Primarily, it has been home to the Miami Dolphins since it was built in 1987. The NFL team hosted six Super Bowls here between 1989 and 2020. Since 2008, the University of Miami has also played its home games here. Between 1993 and 2011, MLB’s Miami Marlins also shared the stadium before moving to their own ground.
In 2019, the ATP (Miami Masters) and WTA tennis tournaments moved to Hard Rock Stadium, with 29 courts built around the venue. Inside, a temporary centre court for 14,000 spectators is set up. For Formula 1, the Miami International Autodrome is constructed on the stadium’s car parks and access roads, all on private land.
After occasional matches in the late 1990s, Miami has regularly hosted friendlies since 2011, attracting both national teams and top European clubs. At the 2025 Club World Cup, eight matches were played here, including two wins for Bayern Munich. In 2026, the temporarily renamed Miami Stadium will host seven matches, with the highlight being the third-place play-off on 18 July in front of up to 65,000 fans.
Miami Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group H (Monday, June 16th)
Match 2: Group H (Sunday, June 21st)
Match 3: Group C (Wednesday, June 24th)
Match 4: Group K (Saturday, June 27th)
Match 5: Round of 32 – First Group J vs Second Group H (Friday, July 3rd)
Match 6: Quarter-final – Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 (Saturday, July 11th)
Match 7: Third-place play-off – Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 (Saturday, July 18th)
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA) – Lincoln Financial Field
Built for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, it was actually a football match that opened Lincoln Financial Field in 2003. On August 3rd, fans watched Manchester United beat Barcelona 3-1. Unlike most stadiums, the Philadelphia Stadium, as FIFA will call it in 2026, is not privately owned. The city of Philadelphia owns the stadium, while the Eagles operate it and its 69,000 seats.
Since opening, Lincoln Financial Field has regularly hosted football matches, especially from the Gold Cup and Copa América. It also staged eight Club World Cup matches in 2025, including Flamengo’s surprise 3-1 win over eventual champions Chelsea. In 2026, Philadelphia will host six World Cup matches. Notably, it is one of only two venues not to host a round of 32 match, but it will at least have a round of 16 tie.
Philadelphia Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group E (Sunday, June 14th)
Match 2: Group C (Friday, June 19th)
Match 3: Group I (Monday, June 22nd)
Match 4: Group E (Thursday, June 25th)
Match 5: Group L (Saturday, June 27th)
Match 6: Round of 16 – Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 (Saturday, July 4th)
Santa Clara (California, USA) – Levi's Stadium
Even compared to other US stadiums, Levi’s Stadium is one of the newest venues at the 2026 World Cup, having opened in 2014. Home to the San Francisco 49ers, it is located about 72 kilometres southeast of San Francisco itself. For FIFA, this was too far to name it after the city, so they opted for San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, reflecting the wider metropolitan region.
71,000 fans will be able to watch World Cup matches here, temporarily increasing the usual capacity of 68,500. Levi’s Stadium is one of the largest eco-friendly buildings in the USA, featuring a green roof of around 2,500 square metres and about 1,850 square metres of solar panels.
Sporting-wise, the stadium will host the Super Bowl again in 2026, as it did in 2016. While it has no Club World Cup experience, it has hosted plenty of other football matches in recent years and will stage six World Cup games.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group B (Saturday, June 13th)
Match 2: Group J (Tuesday, June 16th)
Match 3: Group D (Friday, June 19th)
Match 4: Group J (Monday, June 22nd)
Match 5: Group D (Thursday, June 25th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – Winner Group D vs Third Group B/E/F/I/J (Wednesday, July 1st)
Seattle (Washington, USA) – Lumen Field
Seahawks Stadium, Qwest Field, CenturyLink Field, Lumen Field – since opening in 2002, the stadium’s name has changed several times, with the current one in place since 2020. As FIFA regulations prohibit sponsored stadium names, it will be known as Seattle Stadium in 2026.
From the start, Lumen Field has hosted both football and American football. The Seattle Seahawks play in the NFL before 68,740 fans, while the Seattle Sounders (MLS) draw up to 37,722. Since 2022, the women’s team Seattle Reign FC has also played here, usually with a capacity of 10,000. For the World Cup, the NFL capacity will be used.
At the 2025 Club World Cup, the stadium hosted six FIFA matches, twice drawing over 50,000 fans, but also once with fewer than 12,000. In 2026, the aim is to fill the stadium for all six World Cup matches.
Seattle Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group G (Monday, June 15th)
Match 2: Group D (Friday, June 19th)
Match 3: Group B (Wednesday, June 24th)
Match 4: Group G (Friday, June 26th)
Match 5: Round of 32 – Winner Group G vs Third Group A/E/H/I/J (Wednesday, July 1st)
Match 6: Round of 16 – Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 (Monday, July 6th)
Toronto (Canada) – BMO Field
When BMO Field opened in 2007, it was Canada’s first purpose-built football stadium. Originally with artificial turf and later natural grass, Toronto FC has played on hybrid turf since 2019. The first Canadian MLS franchise shares the stadium with the national team, as well as the rugby national team since 2011 and the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) since 2016.
Although the stadium officially has 30,000 seats, which can be expanded to 40,000, FIFA is planning for a capacity of 45,000 at the Toronto Stadium. This would set a new attendance record, surpassing the current mark of 40,148 set during the 2017 NHL visit.
As a dedicated football stadium, Toronto has already hosted several international events, including the 2007 U20 World Cup and the 2014 U20 Women’s World Cup. In 2026, it will host six matches, including the Canadian opening match.
Toronto Stadium – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group B – Canada vs Unknown (Friday, June 12th)
Match 2: Group L (Wednesday, June 17th)
Match 3: Group E (Saturday, June 20th)
Match 4: Group L (Tuesday, June 23rd)
Match 5: Group I (Friday, June 26th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – Second Group K vs Second Group L (Thursday, July 2nd)
Vancouver (Canada) – BC Place Stadium
BC Place Stadium is the only venue allowed to keep its name for the 2026 World Cup – at least in part. FIFA decided to drop 'Stadium' and add the city name Vancouver. The capacity remains at 54,320, although this is only used for Canadian football. MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps, featuring Thomas Müller, usually play in front of a maximum of 21,000 fans.
In 2010, the covered BC Place was one of the venues for the Winter Olympics, although it only hosted the opening and closing ceremonies – the first time these were held indoors – and medal ceremonies, not competitions.
Vancouver is no stranger to major events. In 2015, it hosted nine matches at the Women’s World Cup, including the final, where the USA thrashed Japan 5-2. In 2026, it will host seven matches, with two guaranteed to feature Canada. If they win their group, they could play twice more in Vancouver.
BC Place Vancouver – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group D (Saturday, June 13th)
Match 2: Group B – Canada vs Unknown (Thursday, June 18th)
Match 3: Group G (Sunday, June 21st)
Match 4: Group B – Unknown vs. Canada (Wednesday, June 24th)
Match 5: Group G (Friday, June 26th)
Match 6: Round of 32 – Winner Group B vs Third Group E/F/G/I/J (Thursday, July 2nd)
Match 7: Round of 16 – Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 (Tuesday, July 7th)
Zapopan (Mexico) – Estadio Akron
Estadio Akron is located in Zapopan, a city to the west of Guadalajara. For the World Cup, FIFA will refer to the arena as Estadio Guadalajara. Thanks to its sunken design, with the pitch below ground level and only the roof visible from outside, the stadium has earned the nickname “El volcán” (the volcano).
Deportivo Guadalajara use the arena for their regular home matches in front of 46,355 fans. FIFA wants to accommodate 48,000 spectators during the World Cup. The stadium has seen little international football so far, with only three friendlies played by the Mexican national team. In March, two World Cup play-off matches will also take place here. It is the only stadium to host only group stage matches at the World Cup.
Estadio Guadalajara – 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule
Match 1: Group A (Thursday, June 11th)
Match 2: Group A – Mexico vs Unknown (Thursday, June 18th)
Match 3: Group K (Tuesday, June 23rd)
Match 4: Group H (Friday, June 26th)