2026 World Cup Stadiums: Host Venues in USA, Canada & Mexico

| June 8, 2026

USA 2026 World Cup Stadiums

USA have more stadiums for the World Cup than both of their co-host nations, Canada and Mexico, combined. In total, 11 different stadiums in the USA will be in action for the 2026 World Cup.

Below, we breakdown the key facts behind each USA stadium selected for the World Cup, and look at the history behind them.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Key Facts (Atlanta)

World Cup name: Atlanta Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Capacity: 75,000

Mercedes-Benz Stadium History

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened less than 10 years ago, in 2017. It is the home to NFL team Atlanta Falcons, as well as soccer team Atlanta United FC. In recent years, several major sporting events have taken place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including the MLS Cup in 2018 and Super Bowl LIII in 2019.

World Cup Fixtures at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Monday 15/06/2026 – 12:00 PM ET – Spain v Cape Verde
Thursday 18/06/2026 – 12:00 PM ET – Czechia v South Africa
Sunday 21/06/2026 – 12:00 PM ET – Spain v Saudi Arabia
Wednesday 24/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Morocco v Haiti
Saturday 27/06/2026 – 7:30 PM ET – DR Congo v Uzbekistan
Wednesday 01/07/2026 – 12:00 PM ET – Round of 32 (Group L winner v best 3rd-place from Groups E/H/I/J/K)
Tuesday 07/07/2026 – 12:00 PM ET – Round of 16
Wednesday 15/07/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Semi-final

AT&T Stadium Key Facts (Dallas)

World Cup name: Dallas Stadium
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA
Capacity: 94,000

AT&T Stadium History

The AT&T Stadium in Texas was built in 2009, and is best known for being the home of NFL team Dallas Cowboys. The stadium is also the home of the Big 12 Championship Game, as well as the Cotton Bowl. It is the largest stadium in the NFL in terms of seating capacity, and has hosted a wide range of additional events in recent times, including rodeos, motocross, and professional wrestling.

World Cup Fixtures at AT&T Stadium

Sunday 14/06/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Netherlands v Japan
Wednesday 17/06/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – England v Croatia
Monday 22/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Argentina v Austria
Thursday 25/06/2026 – 7:00 PM ET – Japan v Sweden
Saturday 27/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – Jordan v Argentina
Tuesday 30/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Friday 03/07/2026 – 2:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Monday 06/07/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Round of 16
Tuesday 14/07/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Semi-final

Gillette Stadium Key Facts (Boston)

World Cup name: Boston Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Capacity: 65,000

Gillette Stadium History

The Gillette Stadium opened in 2002, and is the home of NFL team New England Patriots, as well as MLS side New England Revolution. The stadium is located 22 miles southwest of Downtown Boston, and was built to replace Foxboro Stadium. It also served as the home of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen football team in 2012 and 2013.

World Cup Fixtures at Gillette Stadium

Saturday 13/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Haiti v Scotland
Tuesday 16/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Iraq v Norway
Friday 19/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Scotland v Morocco
Tuesday 23/06/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – England v Ghana
Friday 26/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Norway v France
Monday 29/06/2026 – 4:30 PM ET – Round of 32
Thursday 09/07/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Quarter-final

Lincoln Financial Field Key Facts (Philadelphia)

World Cup name: Philadelphia Stadium
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Capacity: 69,000

Lincoln Financial Field History

Lincoln Financial Field is the home of NFL side Philadelphia Eagles, as well as the Temp Owls football team. It is also the former home of MLS side Philadelphia Union, who are now based at Subaru Park. First opened in 2003, the stadium was built to replace the Veterans Stadium. Since opening, Lincoln Financial Field has also hosted five lacrosse national championships, as well as the Army-Navy football game.

World Cup Fixtures at Lincoln Financial Field

Sunday 14/06/2026 – 7:00 PM ET – Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador
Friday 19/06/2026 – 8:30 PM ET – Brazil v Haiti
Monday 22/06/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – France v Iraq
Thursday 25/06/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire
Saturday 27/06/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – Croatia v Ghana
Saturday 04/07/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – Round of 16

Hard Rock Stadium Key Facts (Miami)

World Cup name: Miami Stadium
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Capacity: 65,000

Hard Rock Stadium History

The Hard Rock Stadium was built in 1987, and has hosted several major events over the past 38 years. The stadium has housed six Super Bowls, two World Series, the Copa America final, and Wrestlemania XXVIII, among other showpiece events. The stadium is the home of NFL side Miami Dolphins, as well as Miami Hurricanes, the University of Miami’s NCAA Division 1 college team.

World Cup Fixtures at Hard Rock Stadium

Monday 15/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Saudi Arabia v Uruguay
Sunday 21/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Uruguay v Cape Verde
Wednesday 24/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Scotland v Brazil
Saturday 27/06/2026 – 7:30 PM ET – Colombia v Portugal
Friday 03/07/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Saturday 11/07/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – Quarter-final
Saturday 18/07/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – Third-place match

Arrowhead Stadium Key Facts (Kansas City)

World Cup name: Kansas City Stadium
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Capacity: 76,000

Arrowhead Stadium History

Arrowhead Stadium is best known for being the home of NFL team Kansas City Chiefs. It was opened in 1972, and has been renovated three times since then, the most recent being in 2010. Arrowhead Stadium is the oldest current stadium in the AFC, and is the 25th largest stadium in the USA. It has also hosted a range of soccer matches and regional football matches in the past.

World Cup Fixtures at Arrowhead Stadium

Tuesday 16/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Argentina v Algeria
Saturday 20/06/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Ecuador v Curaçao
Thursday 25/06/2026 – 7:00 PM ET – Tunisia v Netherlands
Saturday 27/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – Algeria v Austria
Friday 03/07/2026 – 9:30 PM ET – Round of 32
Saturday 11/07/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Quarter-final

NRG Stadium Key Facts (Houston)

World Cup name: Houston Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Capacity: 72,000

NRG Stadium History

NRG Stadium is the home of NFL side Houston Texans, and has hosted two Super Bowls since 2004, as well as several USA men’s national team soccer matches and Mexico national team soccer friendlies. The Texas Bowl and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo also take place at the NRG Stadium, which has also hosted WrestleMania 25 and the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship in the past.

World Cup Fixtures at NRG Stadium

Sunday 14/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Germany v Curaçao
Wednesday 17/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Portugal v DR Congo
Saturday 20/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Netherlands v Sweden
Tuesday 23/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Portugal v Uzbekistan
Friday 26/06/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Monday 29/06/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Saturday 04/07/2026 – 1:00 PM ET – Round of 16

Levi’s Stadium Key Facts (San Francisco Bay Area)

World Cup name: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Capacity: 71,000

Levi’s Stadium History

Levi’s Stadium opened in 2014, and has been the home of NFL team San Francisco 49ers since then. The stadium has hosted two Super Bowls, in 2016 and earlier this year in 2026, as well as the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. It is located 40 miles south of San Francisco.

World Cup Fixtures at Levi’s Stadium

Saturday 13/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Qatar v Switzerland
Wednesday 17/06/2026 – 12:00 AM ET – Austria v Jordan
Friday 19/06/2026 – 12:00 AM ET – Paraguay v Türkiye
Monday 22/06/2026 – 11:00 PM ET – Jordan v Algeria
Thursday 25/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – Paraguay v Australia
Wednesday 01/07/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Round of 32

Lumen Field Key Facts (Seattle)

World Cup name: Seattle Stadium
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Capacity: 69,000

Lumen Field History

Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium, opened in 2002. It is the home of NFL team Seattle Seahawks, as well as MLS side Seattle Sounders FC, and National Women’s Soccer League team Seattle Reign FC. Lumen Field has hosted the MLS Cup twice, as well as CONCACAF Gold Cup matches and the Copa America Centenario in 2016, among other soccer events. The stadium is located less than 2km from Downtown Seattle.

World Cup Fixtures at Lumen Field

Monday 15/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Belgium v Egypt
Friday 19/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – USA v Australia
Wednesday 24/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Qatar v Bosnia & Herzegovina
Friday 26/06/2026 – 11:00 PM ET – Egypt v Iran
Wednesday 01/07/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Monday 06/07/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Round of 16

SoFi Stadium Key Facts (Los Angeles)

World Cup name: Los Angeles Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California, USA
Capacity: 70,000

SoFi Stadium History

SoFi Stadium opened in 2020, and is the shared home of two NFL sides; Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. It hosted the LA Bowl from 2021-2025, and the stadium is expandable to over 100,000 spectators for major events. SoFi Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2022, and is set to host Super Bowl LXI in 2027, as well as the opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

World Cup Fixtures at SoFi Stadium

Friday 12/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – USA v Paraguay
Monday 15/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Iran v New Zealand
Thursday 18/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Switzerland v Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sunday 21/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Belgium v Iran
Thursday 25/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – USA v Türkiye
Sunday 28/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Thursday 02/07/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Friday 10/07/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Quarter-final

MetLife Stadium Key Facts (New York)

World Cup name: New York New Jersey Stadium
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: 82,500

MetLife Stadium History

MetLife Stadium opened in 2010, and is the home of two NFL teams; New York Giants and New York Jets. The stadium is located five miles west of New York City, and was built to replace Giants Stadium. At the time of its completion, it was the most expensive stadium built in the USA, at an approximate cost of $1.6 billion. MetLife Stadium hosted several 2025 Club World Cup soccer matches, including the final between PSG and Chelsea, as well as the Super Bowl in 2014.

World Cup Fixtures at MetLife Stadium

Saturday 13/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Brazil v Morocco
Tuesday 16/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – France v Senegal
Monday 22/06/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Norway v Senegal
Thursday 25/06/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Ecuador v Germany
Saturday 27/06/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – Panama v England
Tuesday 30/06/2026 – 5:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Sunday 05/07/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Round of 16
Sunday 19/07/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Final

Canada 2026 World Cup Stadiums

Two stadiums from Canada have been selected to host 2026 World Cup fixtures, in Vancouver and Toronto. Below, we breakdown the key facts behind each Canada stadium selected for the World Cup, and look at the history behind them.

BC Place Key Facts (Vancouver)

World Cup name: Vancouver Stadium
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Capacity: 54,500

BC Place History

BC Place is the home of MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as Canadian Football League team BC Lions, and the annual Canada Sevens tournament (rugby). Opened in 1983, the stadium was the main venue for the 2010 Olympic Games and 2010 Paralympics, and it hosted several matches for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. BC Place is located on the north side of False Creek, and has also hosted Canada men’s soccer national team matches in the past.

World Cup Fixtures at BC Place

Saturday 13/06/2026 – 12:00 AM ET – Australia v Türkiye
Thursday 18/06/2026 – 6:00 PM ET – Canada v Qatar
Sunday 21/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – New Zealand v Egypt
Wednesday 24/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Canada v Switzerland
Friday 26/06/2026 – 11:00 PM ET – New Zealand v Belgium
Thursday 02/07/2026 – 11:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Tuesday 07/07/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Round of 16

BMO Field Key Facts (Toronto)

World Cup name: Toronto Stadium
Location: Toronto, Canada
Capacity: 45,000

BMO Field History

BMO Field opened in 2007, and is the home of MLS team Toronto FC, as well as Canadian Football League side Toronto Argonauts. When built, BMO Field was a soccer-specific stadium for the 2007 Under 20 World Cup. Since then, it has also hosted the finals of the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2017, as well as Canada men’s national soccer team matches, and rugby fixtures. BMO Field is located at Exhibition Place in Toronto.

World Cup Fixtures at BMO Field

Friday 12/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina
Wednesday 17/06/2026 – 7:00 PM ET – Ghana v Panama
Saturday 20/06/2026 – 4:00 PM ET – Germany v Ivory Coast
Tuesday 23/06/2026 – 7:00 PM ET – Panama v Croatia
Friday 26/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Senegal v Iraq
Thursday 02/07/2026 – 7:00 PM ET – Round of 32

Mexico 2026 World Cup Stadiums

Three stadiums from Mexico have been selected to host 2026 World Cup fixtures, in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

Below, we breakdown the key facts behind each Mexico stadium selected for the World Cup, and look at the history behind them.

Estadio Akron Key Facts (Guadalajara)

World Cup name: Guadalajara Stadium
Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
Capacity: 49,850

Estadio Akron History

Estadio Akron opened in 2010, and is the home of Liga MX soccer team, C.D. Guadalajara. The stadium has hosted Copa Libertadores matches in the past, as well as both the opening and closing ceremony of the 2011 Pan American Games. Estadio Akron is located in Zapopan, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

World Cup Fixtures at Estadio Akron

Thursday 11/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – South Korea v Czechia
Thursday 18/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Mexico v South Korea
Tuesday 23/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – Colombia v Congo DR
Friday 26/06/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Uruguay v Spain

Estadio Azteca Key Stats (Mexico City)

World Cup name: Mexico City Stadium
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: 83,000

Estadio Azteca History

Estadio Azteca opened in 1966, and is regarded as one of the most famous stadiums in the world. It is the official home of the Club America soccer team, as well as the Mexico men’s national soccer team. It is the largest stadium in Latin America, and has hosted two World Cup finals; in 1970 and 1986.

It also hosted the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England, which featured the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal from Diego Maradona. By being used at the 2026 World Cup, Estadio Azteca is the only stadium to host three editions of the World Cup.

World Cup Fixtures at Estadio Azteca

Thursday 11/06/2026 – 3:00 PM ET – Mexico v South Africa
Wednesday 17/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – Uzbekistan v Colombia
Wednesday 24/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Mexico v Czechia
Tuesday 30/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Round of 32
Sunday 05/07/2026 – 8:00 PM ET – Round of 16

Estadio BBVA Key Facts (Monterrey)

World Cup name: Monterrey Stadium
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Capacity: 53,500

Estadio BBVA History

Estadio BBVA opened in 2015, replacing Estadio Tecnologico as the home of the C.F. Monterrey soccer team. The stadium hosted the eighth Eusebio Cup in 2015, where Monterrey defeated Benfica 3-0. Estadio BBVA is located in Guadalupe, in Nuevo Leon, and is commonly referred to as El Gigante de Acero, which translates to ‘The Steel Giant’. It was the most expensive stadium in Mexico at the time of its construction, built at a cost of $200 million.

World Cup Fixtures at Estadio BBVA

Sunday 14/06/2026 – 10:00 PM ET – Tunisia v Sweden
Sunday 21/06/2026 – 12:00 AM ET – Tunisia v Japan
Wednesday 24/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – South Korea v South Africa
Monday 29/06/2026 – 9:00 PM ET – Round of 32