The 2026 World Cup returns to North America and will be the first time it is held in three different countries: Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
It is also the first to feature 48 teams, and the competition will take place in 16 stadiums, the most since 2002 in Japan and South Korea.
A total of 16 cities will host matches. Due to FIFA regulations that prohibit commercial names at venues during the event, some stadiums will be temporarily renamed.
Below are the venues in each country and their official designations during the World Cup.
Every 2026 World Cup Stadium
| Stadium | Location |
|---|---|
Toronto Stadium |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
BC Place Vancouver |
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Estadio Ciudad de México |
Mexico City, Mexico |
Estadio Guadalajara |
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico |
Estadio Monterrey |
Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico |
Atlanta Stadium |
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Boston 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 |
Toronto Stadium
The stadium in Ontario, Canada, has a capacity of 45,000. It was at this venue that the Canadian men's national soccer team ended a 36-year absence from the World Cup, defeating Jamaica to secure a spot in Qatar 2022.
It is the home of Toronto FC of the MLS and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
BC Place Vancouver
BC Place was the main venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. It is located on the shores of False Creek and has a capacity of 54,000.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League play their home games here.
Estadio Ciudad de México
This iconic soccer stadium in Mexico City hosted World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986, where it welcomed Pelé and Diego Maradona.
When renovations are complete, the capacity of the Colossus will be 90,000, and it is the home of América and the Mexican national team.
Here, Mexico will debut against South Africa and will also close the group stage against Denmark, North Macedonia, Ireland, or the Czech Republic.
Estadio Guadalajara
Capacity is 48,000 spectators, and it is located near Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. Chivas plays its home matches here during the regular season.
Here, the Mexican national team will have its second match against South Korea.
Estadio Monterrey
The stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, is nicknamed "The Steel Giant" for the surrounding structure.
Rayados plays its home matches here. It seats 53,500 fans.
Atlanta Stadium
Home of the Falcons of the NFL and Atlanta United of MLS. Capacity is expected to be 75,000 for matches in 2026.
Boston Stadium
The stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is being renovated ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
In 2003, Boston Stadium hosted matches of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Patriots of the NFL and the New England Revolution of MLS are the tenants.
Dallas Stadium
The 94,000-seat stadium in Arlington, Texas, is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is the largest in the NFL.
It is also known as "The Death Star" and has hosted Concacaf Gold Cup matches.
Houston Stadium
Many matches of the U.S. men's national soccer team have been played in this 72,000-seat arena in Texas.
The Houston Texans of the NFL play their home games here.
Kansas City Stadium
According to Guinness World Records, the stadium in Missouri is the loudest outdoor sports venue in the world.
Chiefs fans broke records for the noise they made at the venue known as Arrowhead Stadium. Sporting KC and KC Current also call the stadium home.
Los Angeles Stadium
It was built to host the 2026 World Cup and was completed in 2020. The Rams and Chargers, both of the NFL, play their home games in Inglewood, California.
It has a capacity of 70,000. It is expected to host the opening and closing ceremonies of the LA 2028 Olympics.
Miami Stadium
The venue is home to the Miami Dolphins of the NFL, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and the Miami Open tennis tournament, to name a few.
The stadium's capacity for the men's World Cup is expected to be 65,000.
New York/New Jersey Stadium
The stadium, with a capacity of 82,500, hosted the final of the 2016 Copa América, where Chile defeated Argentina.
Currently, the New York Giants and New York Jets of the NFL play their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey, an area located west of Manhattan.
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Philadelphia Stadium
In 2003, the stadium was inaugurated with a friendly match between Manchester United and Barcelona. The home of the NFL's Eagles has a capacity of 69,000.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Since its opening in 2014, the 49ers of the NFL have played their home games in Santa Clara, California.
In 2016, Super Bowl 50 took place in an arena with a capacity of 71,000.
Seattle Stadium
The horseshoe-shaped stadium has a capacity of 69,000 with views of the Seattle skyline.
It is the home of the Sounders of MLS and the Seahawks of the NFL. It has hosted matches in the Gold Cup and competitions such as the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Where Will the 2026 World Cup Final Be Held?
The 2026 World Cup final will be held at the New York/New Jersey stadium on July 19, 2026.
In addition to the NFL's two New York teams, the venue has held numerous high-level concerts and sporting events since its opening in 2010. That includes the 2014 Super Bowl, WrestleMania, NHL Stadium Series, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups, and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Its current attendance record sits at 93,000 fans, while its largest-ever soccer crowd was 82,566 fans for Manchester United vs. West Ham United in July 2025.
