All 16 World Cup 2026 Stadiums: Capacity, History, and What to Expect

Three countries, sixteen venues, 104 matches

The 2026 tournament is the most geographically distributed in World Cup history. Travelling between group-stage matches will require domestic flights for most fans. Here is every stadium, organised by host country.

Mexico

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — 87,523 capacity. The only stadium to host three World Cup openers (1970, 1986, 2026). Pelé and Maradona both made history here. Hosts the opener (Mexico vs South Africa) plus several Group A matches and a Round-of-16 game.

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — 46,232 capacity. Modern (opened 2010), home of Chivas. Hosts four group-stage matches.

Estadio BBVA, Monterrey — 53,500 capacity. Known as "El Gigante de Acero". Hosts Group A and Group F matches.

Canada

BMO Field, Toronto — 30,000 (expanded to 45,000 for World Cup). Hosts Canada's opening match and four other games. Smaller capacity than most venues but maintains intimate atmosphere.

BC Place, Vancouver — 54,500 capacity. Retractable roof, plays a key role for Pacific Northwest fans. Hosts seven matches including a Round-of-32 game.

United States — Northeast

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ — 82,500 capacity. Hosts the Final on July 19, plus Semi-Final 2 and several earlier matches. The largest seating capacity in the tournament.

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA — 65,878 capacity. Boston-area venue, hosts six matches including a Quarter-Final.

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia PA — 69,796 capacity. Hosts group-stage matches and a Round-of-16 game.

United States — South

AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX — 80,000 capacity. Dallas-area mega-stadium with retractable roof. Hosts a Semi-Final.

NRG Stadium, Houston TX — 72,220 capacity. Climate-controlled. Hosts group-stage and knockout matches.

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL — 65,326 capacity. Hosts the third-place play-off on July 18.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GA — 75,000 FIFA tournament capacity. Hosts five group-stage matches, a Round-of-32 match, a Round-of-16 match and a Semi-Final.

United States — Midwest & West

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO — 76,416 capacity. Famous for its raucous atmosphere and scheduled to host group-stage and knockout matches.

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA — 70,240 capacity. Opened 2020, hosts Quarter-Final 4 and several Round-of-16 matches.

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara CA — 68,500 capacity. Bay Area venue, hosts six matches.

Lumen Field, Seattle WA — 69,000 capacity. Hosts six matches including a Round-of-32.

Travel tips for fans

Flights between East and West Coast venues during the group stage are limited; FIFA has confirmed special chartered services between Boston–Miami and Seattle–Vancouver. Train options exist for fans staying in the Northeast corridor (Boston–New York–Philadelphia). Mexico City to Guadalajara is best handled by domestic flight (1h 15m) rather than 8-hour bus.

Climate considerations

Match kick-off times account for heat: most southern US venues will host evening matches (8–9 PM local time). Northern venues like Vancouver and Seattle have cooler climates suitable for afternoon kick-offs. Mexico City's elevation (2,250m) adds a unique tactical dimension.

See the complete match schedule with venue assignments, or browse team profiles to follow your favourite side's tournament journey.