The United States is gearing up for a football championship in collaboration with Canada and Mexico, as all three nations prepare to host the FIFA World Cup 2026. Each country is enhancing infrastructure and facilities across all the designated FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to usher in a new era for the world of soccer. Many of the stadiums to be used in the tournament will first be tested during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The World Cup itself will feature matches across 16 venues in 16 host cities.
The final match of both tournaments — the 2025 Club World Cup and the World Cup — is scheduled to take place at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Most of the selected stadiums are undergoing renovations and are expected to be fully ready between 2022 and 2026.
FIFA has divided the host cities for the 2026 World Cup into three geographical regions: Western, Central, and Eastern. The Western region includes Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Guadalajara. The Central region features Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Monterrey, and Mexico City. The Eastern region consists of Toronto, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Miami.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Venues, and Host Cities
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The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This tournament will be the first to include 48 teams. This time, the US comes with a joint bid with 3 countries.
2026 world cup will be playing 14 venues and 10 cities. A total of 48 countries instead of 32 would play in the tournament. Morocco with join bits with the United States, Canada and Mexixo.
Casablanca is the largest stadium in terms of seating capacity. The FIFA association will collect data related to proposed stadiums to host World Cup matches. All technical data is helpful for better services and the pitching process.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the 48 places will be allocated, with 16 European teams set to qualify. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Overview
- Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- Host Countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Participating Teams: Expand to 48 teams (12 Groups of 4 teams) – 104 matches
- Total Matches: 104
- Tournament Format: 12 groups of 4 teams each, followed by a 32-team knockout stage
Stadium Requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Opening match- 80,000
- Remaining group stage matches- 40,000
- Round of 32- 40,000
- Round of 16- 40,000
- Quarterfinals- 40,000
- Semifinals- 60,000
- Third place play-off- 40,000
- Final- 80,000
Key Matches and Venues
- Opening Match: June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- First Match in Canada: June 12, 2026, at BMO Field, Toronto
- First Match in the USA: June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Final Match: July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Semi-Finals: AT&T Stadium (Dallas) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- Third-Place Playoff: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
The tournament will be split into 16 host cities, with 11 in the USA, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. Here is the list of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums below –
FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums and Venues
| Stadiums Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| BC Place Vancouver | Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Estadio Guadalajara | Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Estadio Monterrey | Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
| Atlanta Stadium | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Boston Stadium or Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA |
| Dallas Stadium | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Houston Stadium | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kansas City Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Los Angeles Stadium | Inglewood, California, USA |
| Miami Stadium | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| New York/New Jersey Stadium | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA |
| Philadelphia Stadium | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | Santa Clara, California, USA |
| Seattle Stadium | Seattle, Washington, USA |
United States Stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2026
| Stadium Name | City (State) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas | 94,000 |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 82,500 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Georgia | 75,000 |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri | 76,416 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston, Texas | 72,220 |
| Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, California | 71,000 |
| SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California | 70,240 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 69,796 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, Washington | 69,000 |
| Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts | 65,878 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Florida | 64,767 |
Canada Stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2026
| Stadium Name | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| BMO Field | Toronto | 45,736 |
| BC Place | Vancouver | 54,000 |
Mexico Stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2026
| Stadium Name | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 87,523 |
| Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 53,500 |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara (Zapopan) | 49,850 |
