World Cup 2026 Stadiums
16 world-class venues across USA, Canada, and Mexico. From the opening match at Estadio Azteca to the final at MetLife Stadium.
Stadiums
Across 3 countries
Matches
To be hosted
Total Capacity
Combined seats
Host Nations
First tri-nation World Cup
11
United States
Stadiums
2
Canada
Stadiums
3
Mexico
Stadiums
USA
11 stadiums hosting World Cup matches
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: 87,157
Host of the 2026 World Cup Final. One of the premier stadiums in the country with hosting resume including Super Bowl, soccer friendlies, and major concerts.
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Texas, USA
Capacity: 92,967
Architectural masterpiece with retractable dome, temperature control, and massive HD screen. Hosting one semi-final match.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Capacity: 75,000
Sustainable design with revolutionary pinwheel-style retractable roof and circular LED scoreboard. Hosting one semi-final match.
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, California, USA
Capacity: 70,240
Revolutionary indoor-outdoor venue with translucent roof, open sides, and massive 70,000-square-foot video board. Hosting quarter-final.
Lumen Field
Seattle, Washington, USA
Capacity: 69,000
Expanded seating capacity with wonderful views of downtown Seattle. Team USA group stage venue.
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Capacity: 70,000
Newly renovated with 218-foot signature lighthouse providing panoramic views from 360-degree observation deck.
NRG Stadium
Houston, Texas, USA
Capacity: 72,220
Part of NRG Park complex with retractable roof and state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment.
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Capacity: 76,640
Guinness world record holder for "loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium." Hosting quarter-final match.
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Capacity: 67,518
$350-million renovation completed in 2016 with party terraces, new roof, giant video boards. Hosting third-place match.
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Capacity: 69,328
Hosted first soccer match in 2003 (Manchester United vs Barcelona). Experienced soccer venue.
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, California, USA
Capacity: 70,909
Top outdoor sports facility also hosting 2026 Super Bowl. Great sightlines and abundant amenities.
Mexico
3 stadiums hosting World Cup matches
Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: 87,523
Iconic stadium hosting two men's World Cup finals. Historic venue for opening match of 2026 World Cup.
Estadio Akron
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Capacity: 48,071
One of Mexico's largest stadiums, hosting 2010 Copa Libertadores final and 2011 Pan American Games.
Estadio BBVA
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Capacity: 53,460
"The Steel Giant" with design bringing fans close to action and views of Cerra de la Silla mountain.
Canada
2 stadiums hosting World Cup matches
BMO Field
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Capacity: 45,736
$120 million renovation bringing venue up to European soccer standards. Capacity increased for World Cup.
BC Place
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Capacity: 54,500
Major renovations including retractable roof and seating upgrades. Hosted 2010 Winter Olympics ceremonies.
Key Tournament Venues
Historic stadiums hosting crucial matches
Final Match
MetLife Stadium
New York/New Jersey will host the World Cup 2026 Final. The stadium has previously hosted Super Bowl and major concerts.
Capacity: 87,157
Match: #104 - Final
Opening Match
Estadio Azteca
Historic stadium hosting its third World Cup opening match. Previously hosted 1970 and 1986 finals.
Capacity: 87,523
Match: #1 - Opening
Semi-Finals
AT&T Stadium & Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Dallas and Atlanta will host the semi-final matches in their state-of-the-art facilities.
Capacities: 92,967 & 75,000
Matches: #101 & #102
Stadium Specifications Comparison
Detailed comparison of all 16 World Cup 2026 venues
| Stadium | Location | Capacity | Country | Roof | Surface | Opened | Matches | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas | 92,967 | USA | Retractable | Artificial turf | 2009 | 9 | Semi-Final |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City, CDMX | 87,523 | Mexico | Partial cover | Grass | 1966 | 1 | Opening |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 87,157 | USA | Open | Artificial turf | 2010 | 8 | Final |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri | 76,640 | USA | Open | Grass | 1972 | 6 | Quarter-Final |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Georgia | 75,000 | USA | Retractable | Artificial turf | 2017 | 8 | Semi-Final |
| NRG Stadium | Houston, Texas | 72,220 | USA | Retractable | Artificial turf | 2002 | 7 | Group |
| Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara, California | 70,909 | USA | Open | Grass | 2014 | 6 | Group |
| SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California | 70,240 | USA | Translucent fixed | Artificial turf | 2020 | 1 | Quarter-Final |
| Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts | 70,000 | USA | Open | Artificial turf | 2002 | 7 | Quarter-Final |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 69,328 | USA | Open | Grass | 2003 | 6 | Group |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, Washington | 69,000 | USA | Partially covered | Artificial turf | 2002 | 6 | Group |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Florida | 67,518 | USA | Partial canopy | Grass | 1987 | 1 | Quarter-Final |
| BC Place | Vancouver, British Columbia | 54,500 | Canada | Retractable | Artificial turf | 1983 | 7 | Group |
| Estadio BBVA | Monterrey, Nuevo León | 53,460 | Mexico | Partial cover | Grass | 2015 | 4 | Group |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara, Jalisco | 48,071 | Mexico | Partial cover | Grass | 2010 | 1 | Group |
| BMO Field | Toronto, Ontario | 45,736 | Canada | Partial canopy | Grass | 2007 | 1 | Group |