ALL 16 STADIUMS OF THE
2026 WORLD CUP
From the legendary Azteca — the only stadium hosting three World Cups — to the $5.5bn SoFi in LA. The complete guide to all 16 venues of the first 48-team World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is historic on many levels, but few things illustrate its scale better than the venues: 16 stadiums across three nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — will host the 104 matches of the first 48-team tournament in history.
From AT&T Stadium in Dallas, capable of holding over 100,000 fans, to the retractable-roof BC Place in Vancouver, each venue brings its own history and character. And at the centre of it all, MetLife Stadium in New York hosts the grand final on July 19, 2026.
🏆 Historic fact: The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City becomes the only stadium in history to host matches at three different World Cups: 1970, 1986 and 2026. An unreachable milestone.
📊 QUICK REFERENCE
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Matches | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas, TX | 94,000+ | 9 | Semifinal |
| 🇺🇸 | MetLife Stadium | New York/NJ | 82,500 | 8 | FINAL |
| 🇲🇽 | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 87,523 | 5 | 3 World Cups |
| 🇺🇸 | Rose Bowl | Los Angeles, CA | 90,888 | 7 | 1994 Final |
| 🇺🇸 | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles, CA | 70,240 | 7 | Semifinal |
| 🇺🇸 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA | 71,000 | 6 | 8 petals roof |
| 🇺🇸 | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, MO | 76,416 | 6 | — |
| 🇺🇸 | Lumen Field | Seattle, WA | 68,740 | 6 | Acoustic design |
| 🇺🇸 | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco, CA | 68,500 | 6 | Solar panels |
| 🇺🇸 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA | 67,594 | 6 | — |
| 🇺🇸 | Gillette Stadium | Boston, MA | 65,878 | 6 | — |
| 🇺🇸 | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami, FL | 65,326 | 6 | — |
| 🇨🇦 | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 | 7 | ETFE roof |
| 🇲🇽 | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 53,500 | 5 | — |
| 🇲🇽 | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 49,850 | 5 | — |
| 🇨🇦 | BMO Field | Toronto | 45,736 | 7 | — |
Venue questions are among the most played in the World Cup 2026 quiz
⚽ PLAY THE QUIZ🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — 11 STADIUMS
The largest open-air NFL stadium, home to the Giants and Jets. Will host the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026 in front of 82,500 fans in the New York metro area.
The world's largest domed stadium and home of the Dallas Cowboys. Features the "Infinity Screen" — the largest video board in any sports venue. Dallas hosts 9 matches, more than any other city.
The most expensive stadium ever built at $5.5 billion. Its translucent ETFE panel roof is an architectural landmark. Home of the LA Rams and Chargers, hosting a semifinal plus 6 other matches.
Already hosted the 1994 World Cup Final between Brazil and Italy (decided on penalties). Its return for 2026 makes it one of the most storied venues in the tournament. Built in 1922.
The most architecturally striking stadium of the tournament: its retractable roof opens in "8 petals" like a flower. Home of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, one of the most sustainable venues.
Considered the loudest NFL stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Its horseshoe design and passionate fanbase make it one of the most electric venues of the 2026 World Cup.
Home of the Miami Dolphins in one of the most international cities in the USA. Miami's huge Hispanic population makes this one of the most vibrant venues for World Cup football.
Home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC. Its covered stands focus crowd noise in an extraordinary acoustic design — one of the loudest stadiums in the world.
Home of the New England Patriots. Located 40km from downtown Boston, one of America's most historic cities. Hosts 6 World Cup matches.
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Notable for its renewable energy installations — solar panels and wind turbines — making it one of the most sustainable stadiums in the tournament.
The first NFL stadium to earn LEED Gold sustainability certification. Its solar panels in Silicon Valley generate enough energy for all events throughout the year. The most tech-forward venue.
All 11 US stadiums are NFL venues adapted for football. The main technical challenge was converting the shorter, wider American football fields to FIFA pitch dimensions. All venues installed removable grass surfaces or reconfigured field orientations.
🇲🇽 MEXICO — 3 STADIUMS
The spiritual home of Mexican football. Hosted the 1970 World Cup (Pelé's third title) and 1986 (Maradona's Goal of the Century). In 2026, it becomes the only stadium to ever host three different World Cups.
Mexico's most modern stadium, opened in 2015 and designed by Populous. Stands out for its integration with the Cerro de la Silla mountain backdrop. Widely considered one of the finest stadiums in Latin America.
Home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas), Mexico's most popular club. Opened in 2010. Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city with a huge footballing tradition.
The Estadio Azteca sits at 2,240 metres above sea level. In 1986, matches were scheduled at noon with temperatures reaching 40°C to suit European TV schedules. In 2026, kick-off times will be far more player-friendly.
🇨🇦 CANADA — 2 STADIUMS
Canada's largest domed stadium. Its retractable roof is made from ETFE — the same translucent material used at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Home of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Hosts 7 World Cup matches.
Home of Toronto FC, Canada's most prominent MLS club. BMO Field is the largest dedicated football stadium in Canada — built specifically for the sport. Toronto hosts 7 matches, the most active Canadian venue.