Here is a detailed summary list that clarifies the 2026 FIFA World Cup Venues in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, including capacity, Match details, and the Potential Role of the Venues.
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All the 2026 FIFA World Cup Venues will be hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This is the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s soccer tournament after the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup associated with FIFA.
The FIFA World Cup 2026, also known as United 2026, will be hosted by 16 cities across three North American countries, featuring a total of 104 matches, including the quarterfinals, semi-finals, and final.
The United States, along with neighbouring Canada and Mexico, will host the tournament, with Mexico hosting many matches. This marks the first time three nations are collaborating to host a single tournament, following the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will include 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32, offering many new teams their first chance to compete in the tournament.
This marks the first time Canada will co-host the FIFA World Cup, while Mexico has made history as the first country to co-host the men’s World Cup three times. The United States secured their bid by defeating Morocco in the final vote at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow.
Here’s a detailed summary list to explain the host selection, qualifications, and venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
2026 FIFA World Cup Venues and Cities
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification:
The qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing across all six confederations, aiming to decide the 45 teams that will join host nations Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
There will still be four teams in a group and the top two will still progress to the next stage, but there will be 12 groups rather than eight.
On 30 March 2017, the FIFA Council Bureau proposed the slot allocation for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and suggested submitting the ratification to the FIFA Council.
| Confederation | Available slots in finals | Teams started | Qualifying start date | Qualifying end date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 8 | 46 | 12 October 2023 | November 2025 |
| CAF | 9 | 53 | 15 November 2023 | November 2025 |
| CONCACAF | 6 | 34 | March 2024 | November 2025 |
| CONMEBOL | 6 | 10 | 7 September 2023 | September 2025 |
| OFC | 1 | 11 | September 2024 | March 2025 |
| UEFA | 16 | 55 | March 2025 | March 2026 |
| Play Off | 2 | 6 | March 2026 | March 2026 |
Candidate Cities and Venues:
The United Bid has identified 23 potential host cities, with 16 to be chosen: 10 in the U.S. and 3 each in Canada and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A total of 16 stadiums will host the tournament, the most since 2002. Canada, Mexico, and the USA are gearing up to host the biggest event in sports.
The tournament will be split into 16 host cities, with 11 in the USA, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
- Host Nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- AFC (Asia): Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, and Australia. Jordan and Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debut.
- CAF (Africa): Morocco and Tunisia.
- OFC (Oceania): New Zealand.
- CONMEBOL (South America): Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
| S. No | Teams | Method of qualification |
| 1 | Canada | Hosts |
| 2 | Mexico | Hosts |
| 3 | United States | Hosts |
United States Stadium Venues:
- Los Angeles, Rose Bowl(Capacity: 92,542)
- New York/New Jersey, MetLife Stadium(Capacity: 82,500)
- Washington, D.C, FedExField(Capacity: 82,000)
- Dallas,AT&T Stadium(Capacity: 80,000)
- Kansas City, Arrowhead Stadium(Capacity:76,416)
- Denver, Empower Field at Mile High(Capacity: 76, 125)
- Houston, NRG Stadium(Capacity: 72, 220)
- Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium(Capacity: 71, 006)
- Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium(Capacity: 71,000)
- Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field(Capacity: 69,796)
- Nashville, Nissan Stadium(Capacity: 69,143)
- Seattle, Lumen Field(Capacity: 69,000)
- San Francisco Bay Area, Levi’s Stadium(Capacity: 68, 500)
- Boston, Gillette Stadium(Capacity: 65,878)
- Cincinnati, Paul Brown Stadium(Capacity: 65,515)
- Miami, Hard Rock Stadium(Capacity: 64,767)
- Orlando, Camping World Stadium(Capacity:60,219)
Canada Stadium Venues:
- Edmonton, Commonwealth Stadium(Capacity: 55,819)
- Toronto, BMO Field(Capacity: 30,00)
Mexico Stadium Venues:
- Mexico City, Estadio Azteca(Capacity:87,523)
- Monterrey, Estadio BBVA(Capacity: 53,500)
- Guadalajara, Estadio Akron(Capacity: 49,850)
A total of 16 Venues across these countries will host all matches of the FIFA World Cup 26.
Here are the detailed 2026 FIFA World Cup Venues for the tournaments.
Venues List for the 2026 FIFA World Cup USA
| Venues | Venues |
|---|---|
| MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey – New York City area) Capacity: 82,500 Opened: 2010 Home Teams: New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL) Notable Events: Super Bowl XLVIII (2014), Copa América Centenario Final (2016) Potential Role: Expected to host the Final | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas – Dallas area) Capacity: 80,000 (expandable to 100,000) Opened: 2009 Home Team: Dallas Cowboys (NFL) Notable Events: Super Bowl XLV (2011), College Football Playoff National Championship (2015) Potential Role: Possible semifinal or major knockout matches |
| SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California – Los Angeles area) Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to 100,240) Opened: 2020 Home Teams: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) Notable Events: Super Bowl LVI (2022), future venue for 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony Potential Role: Group stage and knockout rounds | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) Capacity: 71,000 Opened: 2017 Home Teams: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United FC (MLS) Notable Events: Super Bowl LIII (2019), MLS Cup Final (2018) Potential Role: Likely to host key knockout matches |
| NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas) Location: Houston, Texas Capacity: 72,220 Opened: 2002 Sports: Houston Texans (NFL), Texas Bowl (NCAAF) Matches: Group Stage (Group B, D), Quarter Final | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri) Capacity: 76,416 Opened: 1972 (renovated in 2010) Home Team: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) Notable Events: Regularly hosts high-profile NFL games Potential Role: Group stage matches |
| Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts – Boston area) Capacity: 65,878 Opened: 2002 Home Team: New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS) Notable Events: 1994 World Cup matches (Foxboro Stadium), Copa América Centenario matches Potential Role: Group stage and knockout matches | Hard Rock Stadium Location: Miami Gardens, Florida Capacity: 64,767 Opened: 1987 Sports: Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Hurricanes (NCAAF), Orange Bowl (NCAAF) Matches: Possible quarterfinal venue |
| Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington) Capacity: 68,740 Opened: 2002 Home Teams: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders (MLS) Notable Events: Hosted several high-profile soccer matches, known for passionate soccer fans Potential Role: Likely to host group and knockout matches | Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California – San Francisco Bay Area) Capacity: 68,500 Opened: 2014 Home Team: San Francisco 49ers (NFL) Notable Events: Super Bowl 50 (2016), Copa América Centenario matches Potential Role: Group stage matches |
| Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Capacity: 67,594 Opened: 2003 Home Team: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) Notable Events: Copa América Centenario matches Potential Role: Group stage matches |
Venues List for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Mexico
| Venues | Venues |
|---|---|
| Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) Capacity: 87,523 Opened: 1966 Home Teams: Club América, Mexican National Team Notable Events: Hosted 1970 & 1986 World Cup Finals (Pelé and Maradona’s legendary moments) Potential Role: Opening match, group stage, and knockout matches | Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) Capacity: 49,850 Opened: 2010 Home Team: Chivas Guadalajara Notable Events: 2010 Copa Libertadores Final, 2011 Pan American Games Potential Role: Group stage matches |
| Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) Capacity: 53,500 Opened: 2015 Home Team: CF Monterrey Notable Events: 2022 Concacaf W Championship Final Potential Role: Group stage matches |
Venues List for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Canada
| Venues | Venues |
|---|---|
| BMO Field (Toronto, Ontario) Capacity: 30,000 (planned expansion to 45,000) Opened: 2007 Home Teams: Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) Notable Events: 2016 MLS Cup Final, FIFA U-20 World Cup (2007) Potential Role: Group stage matches | BC Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) Capacity: 54,500 Opened: 1983 (renovated in 2011) Home Teams: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS), BC Lions (CFL) Notable Events: 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final Potential Role: Group stage matches |
