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

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 magnificent venues spanning three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 104 matches in 34 days, this is the most geographically ambitious World Cup in history.

United States — 11 Stadiums

• MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey — 82,500 capacity. Host of the Grand Final.
• AT&T Stadium, Dallas — 80,000 capacity. Retractable roof and world-famous interior video screen.
• SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 70,240 capacity. The newest NFL venue in the world.
• Levi's Stadium, San Francisco — 68,500. Evening kickoffs scheduled due to summer heat.
• Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — 76,416. One of the most atmospheric venues in North America.

Canada — 2 Stadiums

• BC Place, Vancouver — 54,500. Canada's largest covered stadium with retractable roof.
• BMO Field, Toronto — 45,736. Recent expansion makes it fully FIFA-compliant.

Mexico — 3 Stadiums

• Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — 87,523. The only stadium to have hosted two World Cup finals (1970, 1986).
• Estadio AKRON, Guadalajara — 49,850. A modern venue known for its electric atmosphere.
• Estadio Universitario, Monterrey — 43,069. High altitude conditions and a passionate home crowd.

“This will be the most watched, most attended, and most celebrated World Cup in history. Three great nations, sixteen iconic stadiums, one beautiful game.”

— Gianni Infantino, FIFA President

The geographic spread means teams will face significant travel demands, with some potential distances exceeding 3,000 miles between group stage matches. FIFA has adjusted scheduling to ensure a minimum 48-hour rest period between matches for all competing nations.