2024-09-27

2026 World Cup Stadium Guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to North America, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico all hosting games. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and games will be played from Mexico City to Toronto.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, which is a big increase compared to the last tournament, where only 32 nations participated. Fans will have plenty of opportunities to catch games as there will be 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums, including the following:

Estadio Azteca - Mexico City, Mexico

Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: 87,523
Tenants: Club América, Mexico national football team
Group Games Played here: Three group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 16

Estadio Azteca has hosted two FIFA World Cup finals and is the home ground for Club América and the Mexico national football team. The stadium was completed in 1966, and its record attendance was 132,247 when legendary Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez fought Greg Haugen on 20 February 1993.

MetLife Stadium - New Jersey, USA

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: 82,500
Tenants: New York Giants, New York Jets
Group Games Played here: Five group stage matches
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 16, Final

MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 and cost a whopping $1.6 billion. Its design is based on a Manhattan skyscraper. MetLife Stadium is the largest stadium in New Jersey and has hosted over 600 major events, including Super Bowl XLVIII and Taylor Swift and Beyonce concerts. This iconic stadium is confirmed to be the 2026 World Cup final stadium.

AT&T Stadium - Dallas, USA

Location: Arlington, Texas, USA
Capacity: 80,000 (expandable to 100,000)
Tenants: Dallas Cowboys
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 32, Round of 16, Semi-Finals

The Cowboys didn’t penny-pinch when it came to AT&T Stadium, dropping $1.3 billion on the project. The stadium opened in 2009 and has hosted the Super Bowl and NCAA basketball games. It was designed by HKS, Inc. and is famous for its closable dome, protecting fans and athletes from the elements.

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, USA

Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA Capacity: 76,416 Tenants: Kansas City Chiefs Group Games Played here: Four group stage games Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Quarter-Finals

Boy, does it get loud in GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, especially when the Kansas City Chiefs are playing! Opened in 1972, it is the fourth-largest NFL stadium and the 25th-largest stadium in the United States. The surface is NorthBridge Bermudagrass, and the field underwent a $375 million renovation in 2010.

NRG Stadium - Houston, USA

Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Capacity: 72,220
Tenants: Houston Texans
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 32, Round of 16

NRG Stadium is famous for being the first stadium to have a retractable roof. It was completed in 2002 and cost $352 million, which is a bargain compared to modern stadiums, which regularly cost over $1 billion. NRG Energy secured the naming rights for 32 years for $300 million.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta, USA

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Capacity: 71,000 (expandable to 75,000)
Tenants: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 16, Semi-Finals

Mercedes-Benz Stadium was opened in 2017 and is a world-class venue, playing host to the SEC Championship, Super Bowl, Peach Bowl and MLS Cup. The stadium is famous for its circular retractable roof which is inspired by the Roman Pantheon. Inside the stadium, you will find almost 200 artworks by artists like Nari Ward, Hank Willis Thomas, and Steven and William Ladd.

SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles, USA

Location: Inglewood, California, USA
Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to 100,240)
Tenants: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 32, Quarter-Finals

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, is one of the priciest FIFA World Cup 2026 host stadiums, costing $6 billion. It was constructed on the site of the Hollywood Park Racetrack and is only 3 miles from LAX. Eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be played at SoFi Stadium as well as Super Bowl LXI.

Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, USA

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Capacity: 69,796
Tenants: Philadelphia Eagles
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 16

Lincoln Financial Field opened in 2003 and cost just under $600 million. Dubbed "The Linc," this stadium is the lifeblood of Philadelphia and, apart from being the Eagles’ fortress, has hosted events like the Army-Navy football game, Major League Soccer games, and even the NCAA Lacrosse Championship.

Lumen Field - Seattle, USA

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Capacity: 68,740
Tenants: Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC
Group Games Played here: Four group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 16

Almost 70,000 screaming fans can jam into Lumen Field. This stadium opened in 2002 and is incredibly loud. In fact, it was rated the loudest NFL stadium ever when the noise level meter showed a reading of 137.6 decibels!

Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara, USA

Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Capacity: 68,500
Tenants: San Francisco 49ers
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32

Levi's Stadium is home to the San Francisco 49ers and features a green roof with over 1,000 solar panels, reducing its carbon footprint. It hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016, the 2019 CFP National Championship and boasts one of the largest lower bowls in the NFL. The stadium also houses the 49ers Museum, there are 165 guest suites and complimentary wi-fi throughout the venue.

Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, USA

Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Capacity: 65,878
Tenants: New England Patriots, New England Revolution
Group Games Played here: Five group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Quarter-Finals

Gillette Stadium was opened in 2002 and has a 22-story lighthouse and bridge, a tribute to the region’s coastal heritage. Its 360-degree HD video board is one of the NFL's largest, and the stadium’s synthetic FieldTurf mimics natural grass. Gillette Stadium has hosted six AFC Championship games and concerts by Taylor Swift, Metallica, the Rolling Stones, and more.

Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, USA

Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Capacity: 64,767
Tenants: Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes
Group Games Played here: Four group stage games
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Quarter-Finals, Bronze Finals

Hard Rock Stadium has a unique open-air canopy that shades 92% of fans and uses natural grass. The stadium hosted Super Bowl LIV, the Miami Open tennis tournament and major bands like U2. Catching a game from the VIP 72 Club is a must-try experience with all-inclusive food and beverage, in-seat service and massive leather chairs with extra legroom.

BC Place - Vancouver, Canada

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Capacity: 54,500 Tenants: Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BC Lions Group Games Played here: Five group stage games Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round of 16

BC Place in Vancouver has hosted a lot of big events over the years, including the 2010 Winter Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies. It has the world’s largest cable-supported retractable roof, which transforms from outdoor to indoor within 20 minutes. BC Place also has a world-class LED lighting system that can display millions of colours and is a key part of Vancouver’s impressive skyline.

Estadio BBVA - Monterrey, Mexico

Location: Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
Capacity: 53,500
Tenants: C.F. Monterrey
Group Games Played here: Three group stage matches
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32

Estadio BBVA opened in 2015 and is called El Gigante de Acero by locals, which means steel giants. The stadium offers stunning views of Cerro de la Silla and has an impressive steel facade. Estadio BBVA is known for its drainage system that allows for rapid pitch drying, which is required to combat Monterrey’s rainy season.

Estadio Akron - Guadalajara, Mexico

Location: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Capacity: 49,850
Tenants: C.D. Guadalajara
Group Games Played here: Four group stage matches
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32, Round 16

Estadio Akron holds the title of being Mexico’s first stadium with a retractable roof, allowing it to host games no matter the weather conditions. This Guadalajara stadium has a unique volcano-like design combined with a lush green roof and cost $200 million to build. The stadium is eco-friendly, as it uses rainwater harvesting for pitch irrigation and is specifically designed for football matches.

BMO Field - Toronto, Canada

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Capacity: 30,000
Tenants: Toronto FC, Toronto Argonauts
Group Games Played here: Five group stage matches
Knockout Games Played here: Round of 32

BMO Field, home to Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts, is Canada's first football-specific stadium, and has a natural grass pitch. It hosted the 2016 and 2017 MLS Cup Finals, with Toronto FC winning in 2017. The stadium’s roof, added in 2015, shelters 75% of seats. Its multi-use design makes it an ideal venue for football and American football games.