World Cup Stadiums
All 16 host venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico — with seating capacity, host city and the matches each stadium stages.
These are the 2026 World Cup stadiums — the 16 venues and host cities that stage the first 48-team tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico. From the record capacity of the New Jersey final venue to the altitude of Mexico City, each ground brings its own character. Browse every stadium below, then plan your tournament with the full match schedule and explore all 48 qualified teams.
MetLife Stadium
8 matches: 5 group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, and the Final
Hosts the 2026 World Cup Final on 19 July 2026 - the first final of the 48-team format
Estadio Azteca
5 matches: 3 group stage, Round of 32, and Round of 16, including the opening match
Hosts the opening match on 11 June 2026 (Mexico v South Africa); first stadium ever to stage three World Cup opening matches (1970, 1986, 2026)
AT&T Stadium
9 matches (most of any venue): 5 group stage, 2 Round of 32, Round of 16, and a Semi-final
Hosts the most matches of the tournament (nine), including a semi-final; air-conditioned with a retractable roof
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
8 matches: 5 group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, and a Semi-final
Hosts the tournament's second semi-final; famous for its retractable 'pinwheel' roof
Hard Rock Stadium
7 matches: 4 group stage, Round of 32, a Quarter-final, and the Third-place play-off
Hosts the third-place play-off on 18 July plus a quarter-final
SoFi Stadium
8 matches: 5 group stage, 2 Round of 32, and a Quarter-final
The most expensive stadium ever built (~$5bn) with a vast translucent roof; hosts a quarter-final
Gillette Stadium
7 matches: 5 group stage, Round of 32, and a Quarter-final
Hosts a quarter-final; home of the New England Patriots
Arrowhead Stadium
6 matches: 4 group stage, Round of 32, and a Quarter-final
Hosts a quarter-final; one of the loudest stadiums in the world
NRG Stadium
7 matches: 5 group stage, Round of 32, and Round of 16
The first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, beating the Texas summer heat
BC Place
7 matches: 5 group stage, Round of 32, and Round of 16
Co-hosts Canada's home matches; features the world's largest cable-supported retractable roof
Lincoln Financial Field
6 matches: 5 group stage and a Round of 16
One of the most sustainable NFL stadiums, powered largely by solar and wind
Levi's Stadium
6 matches: 5 group stage and a Round of 32
A LEED Gold-certified venue in the heart of Silicon Valley
Lumen Field
6 matches: 4 group stage, Round of 32, and Round of 16
Among the loudest NFL venues; its partial roof traps crowd noise
BMO Field
6 matches: 5 group stage and a Round of 32
Co-hosts Canada's opening match; temporarily expanded to ~45,700 seats for the World Cup
Estadio BBVA
4 matches: 3 group stage and a Round of 32
Nicknamed 'El Gigante de Acero' (The Steel Giant), framing the Cerro de la Silla mountain
Estadio Akron
4 matches: group stage only
The only 2026 venue hosting group-stage matches exclusively; home of Liga MX giants Chivas
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026 — the largest of the tournament's venues.
How many stadiums are used at the 2026 World Cup?
16 stadiums host the 2026 World Cup, spread across 16 host cities in three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico — for the first 48-team edition of the tournament.