World Cup 2026 stadiums: the 16 venues by city
The 2026 World Cup is played across 16 stadiums in three countries. Here they are by host city. (FIFA may use tournament-specific venue names during the event; the well-known stadium names are listed below.)
United States
| City | Stadium |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Boston (Foxborough) | Gillette Stadium |
| Dallas (Arlington) | AT&T Stadium |
| Houston | NRG Stadium |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium |
| Los Angeles (Inglewood) | SoFi Stadium |
| Miami (Miami Gardens) | Hard Rock Stadium |
| New York / New Jersey | MetLife Stadium |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
| San Francisco Bay (Santa Clara) | Levi’s Stadium |
| Seattle | Lumen Field |
Mexico
| City | Stadium |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | Estadio Azteca |
| Guadalajara | Estadio Akron |
| Monterrey | Estadio BBVA |
Canada
| City | Stadium |
|---|---|
| Toronto | BMO Field |
| Vancouver | BC Place |
The headline venues
- Opening match: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
- Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
For the cities themselves and what the spread means for travel, see our host cities guide. For the full tournament picture, the World Cup 2026 guide.
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FAQ
How many stadiums are used at the 2026 World Cup?
16 stadiums, one per host city — 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada.
Which stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (the New York area) hosts the final on July 19, 2026.
Which stadium hosts the opening match?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosts the opening match — making it the first stadium to feature in three World Cups.
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