The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic event as it will be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition will be the first time the tournament is held in three countries simultaneously. Previously, the U.S. hosted the men’s World Cup in 1994 and the women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003. Mexico has hosted the men’s World Cup twice, in 1970 and 1986, while Canada hosted the women’s World Cup in 2015.
Key Stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sixteen venues across North America will host matches during the tournament. The breakdown includes 11 stadiums in the U.S., three in Mexico, and two in Canada. Below is an overview of each stadium and its significant matches.
United States
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- Capacity: 24,000
- Opened: May 27, 2009
- Matches: Nine, including Argentina’s group stage games and a semifinal match.
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, N.J.
- Capacity: 82,500
- Opened: April 10, 2010
- Matches: Eight, including the final on July 19, featuring teams like Brazil and Germany.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta
- Capacity: 75,000
- Opened: August 26, 2017
- Matches: Eight, including a semifinal.
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Mo.
- Capacity: 73,000
- Opened: August 12, 1972
- Matches: Six, including Argentina’s group opener.
- NRG Stadium – Houston
- Capacity: 72,000
- Opened: August 24, 2002
- Matches: Seven, featuring Portugal’s group stage games.
- Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, Calif.
- Capacity: 71,000
- Opened: July 17, 2014
- Matches: Six, including two evening matches.
Additional U.S. Venues
- SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, Calif.
- Capacity: 70,000
- Opened: September 8, 2020
- Matches: Eight, including the U.S. squad’s opening match.
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia
- Capacity: 69,000
- Opened: August 3, 2003
- Matches: Six, including games involving Brazil and France.
- Lumen Field – Seattle
- Capacity: 69,000
- Opened: July 28, 2002
- Matches: Six, featuring the U.S. team against Australia.
- Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Mass.
- Capacity: 65,000
- Opened: May 11, 2002
- Matches: Seven, including Scotland’s group matches.
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Fla.
- Capacity: 65,000
- Opened: August 16, 1987
- Matches: Seven, including Brazil and Portugal’s group stage games.
Mexico
- Estadio Banorte – Mexico City
- Capacity: 83,000
- Opened: May 29, 1966
- Matches: Five, including the opening match and Mexico’s final group game.
- Estadio BBVA – Monterrey
- Capacity: 53,500
- Opened: August 2, 2015
- Matches: Four, including a round of 32 match.
- Estadio Akron – Guadalajara
- Capacity: 48,000
- Opened: July 30, 2010
- Matches: Four group stage matches, including Mexico’s game against South Korea.
Canada
- BC Place – Vancouver
- Capacity: 54,000
- Opened: June 19, 1983
- Matches: Seven, including Canada’s final group stage match.
- BMO Field – Toronto
- Capacity: 45,000
- Opened: April 28, 2007
- Matches: Six, including Canada’s group stage opener.
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be an unforgettable event with historic moments expected in these renowned venues across North America.
