World Cup 2026 Stadiums: A Complete Guide to All 16 Venues

Tournament at a Glance

48 teams · 104 matches · 16 stadiums · 3 countries · June 11 – July 19, 2026
USA: 11 venues · Canada: 2 venues · Mexico: 3 venues · Final: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

United States — 11 Venues

MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey

Capacity: 82,500 · 8 matches · Hosts the Final (July 19). Largest stadium in the tournament, just outside New York City. Excellent NJ Transit access from Penn Station. Book accommodation months in advance — Final week will see the highest prices of the entire tournament.

SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California (Los Angeles)

Capacity: 70,240 · 8 matches · Semi-Final. Fully climate-controlled with a translucent roof. One of the most modern stadiums in the world. Metro K Line connects to downtown LA.

AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas (Dallas)

Capacity: 80,000 · 8 matches · Semi-Final. Known as "Jerry World" — features the world's largest centre-hung video display. Air-conditioned, critical in Texas summer heat.

Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, California (San Francisco)

Capacity: 68,500 · 7 matches · Quarter-Final. Located in Silicon Valley — hotel costs are very high. Consider staying in Oakland (BART access) or San Jose for significant savings.

Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Capacity: 76,416 · 7 matches. One of the loudest NFL stadiums. Kansas City is the most affordable US host city — highly recommended for budget-conscious attendees wanting great atmosphere.

Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Capacity: 69,796 · 7 matches. Easy transit access from Centre City. One of the most historically passionate sports cities in the US.

Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, Florida

Capacity: 64,767 · 6 matches. Miami's strong Latin American population will create extraordinary atmosphere for CONMEBOL nations. Plan all outdoor activities for the evening — extreme June heat and humidity.

Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington

Capacity: 69,000 · 6 matches. Natural grass. Strong soccer culture via the Seattle Sounders. Mild June temperatures — one of the most comfortable US venues weather-wise.

Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nevada

Capacity: 65,000 · 6 matches. Fully climate-controlled — essential, as June temperatures regularly exceed 40°C outside. The entertainment infrastructure of Las Vegas makes it a uniquely spectacular host city.

Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina

Capacity: 74,867 · 6 matches. No retractable roof — Charlotte's June heat and humidity will be a factor for players and fans. Bring water and plan for afternoon temperatures.

Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts (Boston)

Capacity: 65,878 · 6 matches. Most comfortable June weather of any US host city. Strong local soccer culture via the New England Revolution.

Canada — 2 Venues

BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario

Capacity: 45,736 expanded · 6 matches. Smallest venue of the tournament — intimate, electric atmosphere. Toronto's multicultural population creates unique crowd diversity.

BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia

Capacity: 54,500 · 6 matches. Retractable roof — Vancouver's famous rain will not be a factor. Stunning mountain backdrop. One of the most scenic World Cup venues in tournament history.

Mexico — 3 Venues

Estadio Azteca — Mexico City

Capacity: 87,523 · 5 matches · Opening Match (June 11). The only stadium to host two World Cup Finals (1970, 1986). Altitude of 2,240 metres will significantly affect player performance. A pilgrimage destination for any football fan.

Estadio BBVA — Monterrey, Nuevo León

Capacity: 53,500 · 5 matches. One of the most beautiful stadium settings in North America — a mountain peak dramatically visible behind one goal. Excellent value compared to US cities.

Estadio Akron — Guadalajara, Jalisco

Capacity: 49,850 · 5 matches. Home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas). Best-value host city in the tournament — accommodation, food, and transport dramatically cheaper than any US city.