2026 World Cup Host Cities: All 16 Stadiums Explained
United States Venues
MetLife Stadium, NJ
The largest venue (82,500 capacity) hosts the Final. Located in East Rutherford, accessible via NJ Transit from Manhattan.
AT&T Stadium, Dallas
One of the biggest NFL arenas (80,000+), hosting six matches including a semifinal. Known for its retractable roof.
SoFi Stadium, LA
Hosts six matches including a semifinal. LA's landmark stadium seats 70,240 with a cutting-edge video board.
Other US Venues
Seattle (Lumen Field), San Francisco (Levi's Stadium), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock), NYC (MetLife), Atlanta, Kansas City, Houston, Philadelphia.
Canada and Mexico
BMO Field, Toronto
Canada's host venue seats 30,000 (expanded). Toronto is a World Cup first-time host.
BC Place, Vancouver
Vancouver's domed stadium hosted 2015 Women's World Cup Final. Capacity around 54,000.
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Iconic 87,000-capacity stadium hosting the opening match — becomes first stadium to host World Cup games in three different tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026).
Planning Your Visit
Flights and Transport
The tournament spans a massive geographical area. Plan flights between cities well in advance — prices surge around match days.
Accommodation Tips
Book at least 6–12 months ahead for venues in major cities. Consider hotels near transit hubs rather than city centers.
| City | Stadium | Capacity | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York/NJ | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | USA |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | USA |
| Mexico City | Estadio Azteca | 87,000 | Mexico |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | USA |
| San Francisco | Levi's Stadium | 68,500 | USA |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | 64,767 | USA |
| Toronto | BMO Field | 30,000 | Canada |
| Vancouver | BC Place | 54,500 | Canada |