FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities & Venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest North American sporting event in history. Spanning across three countries, 16 distinct host cities have been chosen to provide the backdrop for the 104 matches of the expanded tournament.
The 16 Host Cities
🇺🇸 United States (11 Cities)
New York/New Jersey
MetLife Stadium
Host of the Final (July 19)
Dallas
AT&T Stadium
Most matches (9)
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Boston
Gillette Stadium
Houston
NRG Stadium
Kansas City
GEHA Field at Arrowhead
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium
USMNT Opening Match
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
Bronze Final
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field
San Francisco Bay Area
Levi's Stadium
Seattle
Lumen Field
🇲🇽 Mexico (3 Cities)
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
Opening Match (June 11)
Guadalajara
Estadio Akron
Monterrey
Estadio BBVA
🇨🇦 Canada (2 Cities)
Toronto
BMO Field
Canada Opening Match
Vancouver
BC Place
Key Tournament Locations
- The Opening Match: The historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will host the opening match on June 11, 2026, making it the first stadium to host World Cup matches in three separate tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026).
- The Grand Final: The climax of the tournament will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
- Most Matches: AT&T Stadium in Dallas will host the highest number of matches in the tournament (9 matches).
Plan Your Tournament Path
Now that you know where the matches will be played, it's time to predict who will play in them. Build your bracket and see which teams make it to the New York final!
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