World Cup 2026 host cities: all 16 venues across USA, Canada and Mexico
The 2026 World Cup is spread across 16 host cities in three countries. Here’s the full list, by nation.
United States (11 cities)
- Atlanta
- Boston (Foxborough)
- Dallas (Arlington)
- Houston
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles (Inglewood)
- Miami
- New York / New Jersey (East Rutherford — MetLife Stadium)
- Philadelphia
- San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)
- Seattle
Mexico (3 cities)
- Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
Canada (2 cities)
- Toronto
- Vancouver
The headline venues
- Opening match: Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca — making it the first stadium to feature in three different World Cups.
- Final: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York area), on July 19, 2026.
Why the geography matters
A World Cup spread across a continent isn’t just a travel story for fans — it’s a football one. Teams cover huge distances between group games, and time-zone changes, climate and travel load can quietly shape how fresh a side looks by the knockouts. It’s one more piece of context worth weighing when you read a match.
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FAQ
How many host cities are there for the 2026 World Cup?
16 host cities — 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area, on July 19, 2026.
Where is the opening match of the 2026 World Cup?
The opening match is in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026.
Which Canadian cities host the 2026 World Cup?
Toronto and Vancouver are the two Canadian host cities.
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