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World Cup 2026 stadiums: the complete guide
PUBLISHED JUN 11 · 2026 DATA REFRESHED AT EACH BUILD
By the PlaySpinWheel editorial team
World Cup 2026 is played in 16 stadiums across three countries: eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the largest at 87,523 seats, stages the opening match; MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (82,500) hosts the final on July 19.
Which stadiums host World Cup 2026 matches?
| STADIUM | CITY | COUNTRY | CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 87,523 |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, New Jersey | United States | 82,500 |
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas | United States | 80,000 |
| GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri | United States | 76,416 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston, Texas | United States | 72,220 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Georgia | United States | 71,000 |
| SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California | United States | 70,240 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | United States | 69,328 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, Washington | United States | 69,000 |
| Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara, California | United States | 68,500 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Florida | United States | 64,767 |
| Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts | United States | 64,628 |
| BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 54,500 |
| Estadio BBVA | Guadalupe (Monterrey) | Mexico | 53,500 |
| Estadio Akron | Zapopan (Guadalajara) | Mexico | 48,071 |
| BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 45,736 |
How are the venues split between the host countries?
- United States (11 venues): Atlanta, Foxborough (Boston), Arlington (Dallas), Houston, Kansas City, Inglewood (Los Angeles), Miami Gardens, East Rutherford (New York/New Jersey), Philadelphia, Santa Clara (Bay Area), and Seattle.
- Mexico (3 venues): Mexico City, Zapopan (Guadalajara), and Guadalupe (Monterrey).
- Canada (2 venues): Toronto and Vancouver.
The knockout rounds tilt toward the biggest bowls, and kickoff times follow each stadium's own clock across four time zones. The match time converter translates all of them to yours.
Which stadiums carry the most history?
Estadio Azteca
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO · 87,523 SEATS
- Hosted the 2026 opening match and is the only stadium to stage matches at three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
- Staged two World Cup finals: Pelé's Brazil in 1970 and Maradona's Argentina in 1986.
- Sits 2,200 m above sea level; visiting teams feel the altitude.
MetLife Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES · 82,500 SEATS
- Hosts the 2026 World Cup final on July 19, the first men's final in the New York area.
- The largest-capacity venue in the United States for the tournament, at 82,500 (Mexico's Estadio Azteca is larger overall).
- Shared home of the NFL's Giants and Jets.
AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES · 80,000 SEATS
- Hosts nine matches in 2026, more than any other venue, including a semi-final.
- Home of the Dallas Cowboys, with one of the world's largest video boards hanging over the field.
- Expandable beyond 100,000 with standing-room configurations.
SoFi Stadium
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES · 70,240 SEATS
- The most expensive stadium ever built, at around $5 billion.
- Its translucent roof canopy covers both the stadium and the adjacent plaza.
- Will also host the 2028 Olympics ceremonies and Super Bowl LXI.
Which stadium hosts the 2026 final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (capacity 82,500) stages the final on July 19, 2026, the first men's World Cup final played in the New York area. The opening honors belong to Estadio Azteca, which kicked the tournament off on June 11.
Sixteen stadiums, four time zones, one converter:
Find each stadium's kickoffs in your time zone →Fair questions
- What is the biggest World Cup 2026 stadium?
- Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with a capacity of 87,523. It hosted the opening match and is the only stadium to stage matches at three World Cups: 1970, 1986, and 2026.
- Where is the World Cup 2026 final played?
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (capacity 82,500), on July 19, 2026.
- How many stadiums host World Cup 2026?
- Sixteen: eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
- Which cities are World Cup 2026 host cities?
- Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver.
- Why do some stadium names look unfamiliar?
- FIFA uses sponsor-free names during the tournament, so several venues appear under neutral labels. This guide lists each stadium's everyday name alongside its city.