The World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the USA will be the biggest World Cup ever.
Expanded from 32 to 48 teams, the tournament will take place across 16 cities throughout the three host nations.
Here’s all you need to know about the venues for the most anticipated event in the football calendar.
What Are the World Cup 2026 Stadiums?
The 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums are spread across 11 cities in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada. Due to FIFA’s rules around corporate stadium names, they will all be renamed for the tournament.
They’re split across three North American regions: the Western region, the Central region and the Eastern region. Let’s run through them region by region.
The Western region comprises Vancouver in Canada, and Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles in the USA.
Vancouver – BC Place* (Capacity 54,000)
BC Place opened in 1983. Originally a fully indoor arena, it now has a retractable roof which can be opened.
The main stadium for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC Place hosted the final of the 2015 Women’s World Cup in which the USA beat Japan and is home to MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as Canadian football outfit the BC Lions.
*Known as BC Place Vancouver for the World Cup
Seattle – Lumen Field* (Capacity 69,000)
Home to reigning Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks and MLS’ Seattle Sounders, Lumen Field opened its doors in 2002.
Affording panoramic views of the Seattle skyline at one end, the stadium has twice held Guinness World Records for the loudest crowd roar at an outdoor stadium – set by Seahawks fans.
*Known as Seattle Stadium for the World Cup
San Francisco – Levi’s Stadium* (Capacity 71,000)
The NFL’s San Francisco 49ers moved into the newly built Levi’s Stadium – which is actually situated in Santa Clara, closer to the city of San Jose than San Francisco – in 2014.
The venue for this year’s Super Bowl previously staged games at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the top-level international tournament in North American football.
*Known as San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the World Cup
Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium* (Capacity 70,000)
A spectacular modern venue which opened its doors in 2020, SoFi Stadium will hold the USA’s opening match of the World Cup against Paraguay.
Shared by the NFL’s two Los Angeles-based teams, the Rams and the Chargers, the stadium is fully enclosed with a translucent roof.
*Known as Lose Angeles Stadium for the World Cup
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The Central region comprises three cities in the USA – Kansas City, Dallas and Houston – and all three Mexican host cities: Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City.
Kansas City – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium* (Capacity 73,000)
Arrowhead Stadium is the oldest venue at the World Cup 2026, having originally opened in 1972.
Home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL and previously MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City, Arrowhead is the largest stadium in the state of Missouri.
*Known as Kansas City Stadium for the World Cup
Dallas – AT&T Stadium* (Capacity 94,000)
Dallas’ AT&T Stadium is by far the biggest stadium at the World Cup 2026 and will play host to England’s tournament opener against Croatia.
The home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys since 2009, AT&T Stadium features a closing roof but is notorious for sunlight glare at one end – goalkeepers beware.
*Known as Dallas Stadium for the World Cup
Houston – NRG Stadium* (Capacity 72,000)
Opened in 2002, the Houston Texans’ NRG Stadium was the first NFL stadium built with a retractable roof.
It has hosted matches at eight Gold Cups – including Mexico’s win over the USA in the 2025 final – as well as the 2024 Copa America.
*Known as Houston Stadium for the World Cup
Monterrey – Estadio BBVA* (Capacity 53,500)
One of the most picturesque stadiums at the World Cup 2026, Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA is famous for its stunning view of the Cerro de la Silla mountain behind it.
Home to five-time Mexican champions and five-time CONACAF Champions League winners CF Monterrey, the stadium was constructed between 2011 and 2015.
*Known as Estadio Monterrey for the World Cup
Guadalajara – Estadio Akron* (Capacity 48,000)
Opened in 2010, the Estadio Akron could prove challenging for teams at the World Cup 2026: it sits more than 5,000 metres above sea level.
The stadium is the home of one of Mexico’s most successful clubs, 12-time champions CD Guadalajara, and, along with the Estadio BBVA, hosted March’s inter-confederation play-offs.
*Known as Estadio Guadalajara for the World Cup
Mexico City – Estadio Banorte* (Capacity 83,000)
The iconic Estadio Banorte (better known as the Azteca) is the only stadium to have staged two men’s World Cup finals: Brazil 4-1 Italy in 1970 and Argentina 3-2 West Germany in 1986.
Originally opened in 1966 and revamped for this summer’s tournament, the home of Mexican giants Club America will be the venue for the curtain-raiser between Mexico and South Africa – when it will become the first stadium to host matches at three World Cups.
*Known as Mexico City Stadium for the World Cup
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The Eastern region comprises Canada’s largest city, Toronto, and five American cities: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami.
Toronto – BMO Field* (Capacity 45,000)
The smallest of the World Cup 2026 venues, BMO Field is shared by MLS’ Toronto FC and Canadian football side the Toronto Argonauts.
Built between 2006 and 2007, it will host Canada’s tournament opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
*Known as Toronto Stadium for the World Cup
Boston – Gillette Stadium* (Capacity 65,000)
Perhaps the most unique of all the World Cup 2026 stadiums, Gillette Stadium’s quirks include a lighthouse and a bridge behind one goal.
Since 2002, it’s been home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and MLS club the New England Revolution.
*Known as Boston Stadium for the World Cup
New York / New Jersey – MetLife Stadium* (Capacity 82,000)
Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium will host the final of the World Cup 2026.
A former Super Bowl benue, MetLife Stadium is the shared home of two NFL teams: the Giants and the Jets.
*Known as New York / New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup
Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field* (Capacity 69,000)
Originally opened in 2003, Lincoln Financial Field is home stadium of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.
A venue for the 2023 Women’s World Cup and 2025 Club World Cup, the stadium has also occasionally been used by MLS’ Philadelphia Union.
*Known as Philadelphia Stadium for the World Cup
Atlanta – Mercedez-Benz Stadium* (Capacity 75,000)
Known for its eye-catching retractable roof an enormous ‘Halo’ ring of big screens, Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened its doors in 2017.
Shared by NFL team the Atlanta Falcons and MLS club Atlanta United, it was used for games at the 2024 Copa America and 2025 Club World Cup.
*Known as Atlanta Stadium for the World Cup
Miami – Hard Rock Stadium* (65,000)
Used at the 2024 Copa America and 2025 Club World Cup, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium has also hosted – among other sports – tennis, baseball, boxing, wrestling and Formula One (the Miami Grand Prix’s temporary circuit encircles the stadium).
Mainly home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, it will stage the World Cup 2026’s third place play-off.
*Known as Miami Stadium for the World Cup
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