Complete Guide to All 16 Iconic Venues
🇺🇸 United States • 🇨🇦 Canada • 🇲🇽 Mexico
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will make history as the first tournament hosted across three nations, featuring 16 spectacular stadiums spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If you're planning to attend matches, check out our comprehensive World Cup 2026 host city travel guide for detailed information on each destination. From the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City—which will host World Cup matches for an unprecedented third time—to the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, these venues represent the pinnacle of modern sports architecture. Fans interested in the complete schedule should explore the official World Cup 2026 match schedule to plan their tournament experience.
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Opening Match: June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Final Match: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
With a combined capacity of over 1.1 million seats across all venues, the 2026 World Cup will welcome more fans than any previous tournament. The stadiums range from intimate 45,500-seat venues to massive 87,523-capacity arenas, each offering unique atmospheres and world-class facilities. Budget-conscious fans can use our World Cup 2026 travel budget calculator to estimate costs for attending matches at different stadiums.
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Explore detailed information about each venue, including capacity, location, history, and the number of matches they'll host. Test your knowledge with our interactive World Cup quiz featuring questions about these iconic stadiums.
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| Rank | Stadium | City | Country | Capacity | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 87,523 | 5 matches |
| 2 | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 🇺🇸 USA | 82,500 | 8 matches (incl. Final) |
| 3 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 🇺🇸 USA | 80,000 | 9 matches (incl. Semi-final) |
| 4 | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 🇺🇸 USA | 76,416 | 6 matches |
| 5 | NRG Stadium | Houston | 🇺🇸 USA | 72,220 | 7 matches |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 🇺🇸 USA | 71,000 | 8 matches (incl. Semi-final) |
| 7 | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 USA | 70,240 | 8 matches (incl. Quarter-final) |
| 8 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 USA | 69,176 | 6 matches |
| 9 | Lumen Field | Seattle | 🇺🇸 USA | 68,740 | 6 matches |
| 10 | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 🇺🇸 USA | 68,500 | 6 matches |
| 11 | Gillette Stadium | Boston | 🇺🇸 USA | 65,878 | 7 matches (incl. Quarter-final) |
| 12 | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 🇺🇸 USA | 64,767 | 7 matches (incl. Bronze Final & Quarter-final) |
| 13 | BC Place | Vancouver | 🇨🇦 Canada | 54,500 | 7 matches |
| 14 | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 53,500 | 4 matches |
| 15 | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 46,232 | 4 matches |
| 16 | BMO Field | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | 45,500 | 6 matches |
The iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will make history as the first stadium to host World Cup matches in three different tournaments (1970, 1986, and 2026). This legendary venue witnessed some of football's greatest moments, including Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal and Pelé lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy. With a capacity of 87,523, it remains the largest stadium in the tournament and will host the opening match on June 11, 2026. Check the latest FIFA world rankings to see which teams might compete at this historic venue.
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, completed in 2020, represents the cutting edge of stadium design. This $5 billion venue features a translucent roof, a 360-degree video board, and will host the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the LA 2028 Olympic Games after the World Cup. Football fans interested in the sport's evolution should read our complete history of soccer in the USA to understand how American venues have shaped the beautiful game.
Many venues, including AT&T Stadium (Dallas), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), and MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), are primarily NFL stadiums that will be configured for soccer. These state-of-the-art facilities offer retractable roofs, advanced technology, and massive capacities perfect for World Cup crowds. Fantasy football enthusiasts can explore World Cup 2026 fantasy betting to add another dimension to their stadium experience.
Stadiums like BMO Field (Toronto), BC Place (Vancouver), and Lumen Field (Seattle) are home to MLS teams and offer authentic soccer atmospheres. These venues have hosted major international tournaments and are beloved by passionate soccer fans. Looking ahead, find out what's planned for the 2030 World Cup and which stadiums might host future tournaments.