World Cup 2026 Host Cities
16 cities • 3 countries • 16 stadiums • 104 matches — full travel guides for every venue
🌍 Historic First: FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first tournament ever co-hosted across three nations — USA, Canada & Mexico. 48 teams, 104 matches, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Regional Distribution
Western Region
4
Cities
Countries: USA & Canada
LA, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver
Central Region
6
Cities
Countries: USA & Mexico
Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey
Eastern Region
6
Cities
Countries: USA & Canada
New York, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Toronto
All 16 Host Cities & Stadiums
New York / New Jersey
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: MetLife Stadium
👥 Capacity: 82.500
🎫 Matches: 8 matches incl. THE FINAL
Highlights:
- ✓ THE FINAL July 19, 2026
- ✓ Largest WC 2026 venue
- ✓ NYC skyline & Times Square
Los Angeles
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: SoFi Stadium
👥 Capacity: 70.240
🎫 Matches: 8 matches incl. Semifinal
Highlights:
- ✓ Semifinal host venue
- ✓ USA opening match (June 12)
- ✓ Hollywood & Beaches
Dallas
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: AT&T Stadium
👥 Capacity: 80.000
🎫 Matches: 9 matches incl. Semifinal
Highlights:
- ✓ Semifinal July 14
- ✓ England, Argentina, Netherlands
- ✓ Most matches of any US venue
Miami
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
👥 Capacity: 65.000
🎫 Matches: 8 matches incl. Quarterfinal & Bronze Final
Highlights:
- ✓ Quarterfinal + Bronze Final host
- ✓ Brazil, Portugal, Uruguay
- ✓ South Beach & Beaches
Mexico City
🇲🇽 Mexico
🏟️ Stadium: Estadio Azteca
👥 Capacity: 87.523
🎫 Matches: 5 matches incl. Opening Match
Highlights:
- ✓ Opening match June 11
- ✓ Only 3x World Cup venue
- ✓ Largest stadium in tournament
Houston
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: NRG Stadium
👥 Capacity: 72.220
🎫 Matches: 7 matches — Germany, Portugal, Netherlands
Highlights:
- ✓ Germany, Portugal, Netherlands group stage
- ✓ Retractable roof — AC in extreme heat
- ✓ $1.25 METRORail to stadium
Atlanta
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
👥 Capacity: 71.000
🎫 Matches: 7 matches — France & Argentina
Highlights:
- ✓ France & Argentina playing here
- ✓ World's busiest airport (ATL)
- ✓ MLS's most passionate fan base
Philadelphia
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
👥 Capacity: 69.176
🎫 Matches: 7 matches — Spain & Italy
Highlights:
- ✓ Spain & Italy in the City of Liberty
- ✓ Cheesesteaks & Rocky Steps
- ✓ 90 min from New York by Amtrak
Seattle
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Lumen Field
👥 Capacity: 69.000
🎫 Matches: 6 matches incl. USA vs Australia
Highlights:
- ✓ USA vs Australia June 19
- ✓ Best transit access of all US venues
- ✓ Space Needle & Pike Place Market
San Francisco Bay Area
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
👥 Capacity: 68.500
🎫 Matches: 6 matches — Silicon Valley football
Highlights:
- ✓ Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz day trips
- ✓ Napa Valley wine country nearby
- ✓ San Jose SJC airport 8 miles away
Boston / New England
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
👥 Capacity: 65.878
🎫 Matches: 6 matches — England in Foxborough
Highlights:
- ✓ England fans — this is your US home!
- ✓ Freedom Trail & Harvard
- ✓ Cape Cod beach day trips
Kansas City
🇺🇸 USA
🏟️ Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
👥 Capacity: 76.416
🎫 Matches: 6 matches in the Heart of America
Highlights:
- ✓ World's loudest outdoor stadium
- ✓ Best BBQ in America
- ✓ WWI Museum & Jazz District
Toronto
🇨🇦 Canada
🏟️ Stadium: BMO Field
👥 Capacity: 45.736
🎫 Matches: 6 matches incl. Canada opener
Highlights:
- ✓ Canada vs T&T opener June 12
- ✓ Niagara Falls day trip (1.5 hrs)
- ✓ GO Train direct to stadium gates
Vancouver
🇨🇦 Canada
🏟️ Stadium: BC Place Stadium
👥 Capacity: 54.000
🎫 Matches: 7 matches — Canada & more
Highlights:
- ✓ Mountains meet ocean backdrop
- ✓ SkyTrain 2 min walk to stadium
- ✓ Whistler gondola day trip
Guadalajara
🇲🇽 Mexico
🏟️ Stadium: Estadio Akron
👥 Capacity: 49.850
🎫 Matches: 5 matches — birthplace of tequila
Highlights:
- ✓ Cheapest World Cup destination
- ✓ Tequila Town day trip (Jose Cuervo Express train)
- ✓ UNESCO Hospicio Cabañas murals
Monterrey
🇲🇽 Mexico
🏟️ Stadium: Estadio BBVA
👥 Capacity: 53.500
🎫 Matches: 5 matches against mountain backdrop
Highlights:
- ✓ Most photogenic stadium backdrop in WC
- ✓ Cerro de la Silla mountain views
- ✓ Most affordable World Cup city
🏆 Match Distribution by Country
78
🇺🇸 USA
All matches from Quarterfinals onwards + 55 group stage matches
13
🇲🇽 Mexico
Group stage in Mexico City, Guadalajara & Monterrey
13
🇨🇦 Canada
Group stage in Toronto & Vancouver
🎫 Key Matches by Venue
| Match | Host City | Date | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 THE FINAL | New York / New Jersey | July 19, 2026 | Guide → |
| ⭐ Semifinal 1 | Dallas | July 14, 2026 | Guide → |
| ⭐ Semifinal 2 | Los Angeles | July 15, 2026 | Guide → |
| 🔥 Quarterfinal | Miami | July 10, 2026 | Guide → |
| 🌅 Opening Match | Mexico City | June 11, 2026 | Guide → |
| 🍁 Canada Opener | Toronto | June 12, 2026 | Guide → |
| 🇺🇸 USA Opener | Los Angeles | June 12, 2026 | Guide → |
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