FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums – List of All Stadiums
On June 16th, 2022, FIFA announced the 16 host cities and venues for the 2026 World Cup. The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the first ever hosted by three countries.
With a record 48 countries participating—16 more than the current number—it will be the largest World Cup in history. To host the tournament’s 80 games, the selected 16 venues consist of world-class stadiums and cities throughout the continent.
Mexico Stadiums
Mexico will have three World Cup venues located in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, which will host 10 games together.
Estadio Azteca
In Mexico City is the Estadio Azteca, home to the Mexican national team, Club América, and Cruz Azul. This iconic concrete behemoth, which opened in 1966, has already hosted two World Cup finals in addition to numerous legendary games. With its two tiers of seats, the stadium has a capacity of 87,500, making it the largest stadium in Mexico. In preparation for the World Cup, this temple of football will be revamped, including inside renovations and the addition of a new shopping center just outside of it.
Estadio Akron
Approximately 480 kilometers to the west in Guadalajara is the Estadio Akron, home to C.D. Guadalajara. Opened in 2010, the $250 million stadium has a capacity of 48,000 seats. Built into a man-made, grass-covered hill, it is designed to resemble an erupting volcano shrouded by clouds.
Estadio BBVA
About 640 kilometers to the north in Monterrey lies Estadio BBVA, home to C.F. Monterrey. Opened in 2015, the two-tiered, $200 million stadium has a capacity of 51,000. Nicknamed “The Steel Giant,” it boasts a stunning backdrop of the Cerro de la Silla mountain, located just one kilometer away.
United States Stadiums
The United States will have 11 World Cup venues that will host 60 games together. Five of them are located along the East Coast.
Gillette Stadium
30 Kilometers south of Boston is Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots. Opened in 2002 at a cost of $325 million, the three-tiered arena has a capacity of 66,000. Currently undergoing renovations, it will serve as a world-class sports venue by 2026.
MetLife Stadium
About 270 kilometers southwest, just outside of New York City, is MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and Jets. The $2 billion stadium, which opened in 2010, was the most expensive in the world at the time. With four video boards and three tiers of full-surround seats, the enormous stadium has a capacity of 82,000.
Lincoln Financial Field
Approximately 140 kilometers southwest, along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, is Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles. Opened in 2003, the three-tiered, $750 million arena has a capacity of 70,000 and boasts excellent views of downtown Philadelphia.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
About 1,070 kilometers southwest of this, in Atlanta, is Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC. Opened in 2017, the $1.6 billion venue has a capacity of 71,000, expandable to 80,000 for special events. It features a futuristic origami-like exterior, a halo-shaped video board, and a retractable roof that opens and closes like a camera lens. This allows for a climate-controlled environment inside, ideal for offsetting the summer heat during the World Cup.
Hard Rock Stadium
About 950 kilometers south of Atlanta, in Miami, is Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins. Opened in 1987, the $670 million stadium, with its rectangular roof and four steel spires, has a capacity of 65,000.
Arrowhead Stadium
In the Central US, three venues have been selected. In Kansas City is Arrowhead Stadium, home to the Kansas City Chiefs. Opened in 1972 at a cost of $279 million, the stadium has a capacity of 76,000. With its revered seating bowl and distinctive shape, it holds the record for the world’s loudest crowd roar at 142 decibels. In preparation for the World Cup, the stadium will undergo $50 million worth of renovations to meet FIFA standards.
AT&T Stadium
About 740 kilometers south, in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, is AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys. Opened in 2009, the four-tiered, $1.6 billion stadium has a capacity of 80,000, expandable to 100,000 for special occasions. It features an enormous center display and, like Mercedes-Benz Stadium, has a retractable roof and a climate-controlled environment.
NRG Stadium
About 380 kilometers south, in Houston, is NRG Stadium, home to the Houston Texans. Opened in 2002, the four-tiered, $600 million arena has a capacity of 72,000 and features two large video displays, a retractable roof, and a climate-controlled environment.
SoFi Stadium
Along the West Coast, the US has three more World Cup venues. In Los Angeles is SoFi Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. Opened in 2020 at a cost of over $5 billion, it is the most expensive stadium in the world. With 75 percent of it built underground, it has four tiers of seats and a capacity of 70,000, expandable to 100,000 for special events. It features a 360-degree infinity screen and an indoor-outdoor design with climate control, making it a top-class sports arena.
Levi’s Stadium
About 500 kilometers north, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers. Opened in 2014, the three-tiered, $1.3 billion stadium has a capacity of 68,000. It features a 2,500-square-meter green roof and two large video displays.
Lumen Field
Lastly, 1,100 kilometers north, in downtown Seattle, is Lumen Field, home to the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC. Opened in 2002 at a cost of $430 million, the two-tiered, split-roof venue has a capacity of 72,000 and is the second loudest stadium in the US after Arrowhead.
Canada Stadium’s
Canada will have two World Cup venues, in Toronto and Vancouver, that will host 10 games together.
BMO Field
In Toronto, right off Lake Ontario’s shore, is BMO Field, home to the Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC. Opened in 2007, the two-tiered, $140 million stadium has a capacity of 30,000. In preparation for the World Cup, this will be expanded to 45,000.
BC Place
Finally, 3,400 kilometers away in Vancouver is BC Place, home to the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Opened in 1983, the two-tiered, $297 million stadium has a capacity of 54,000 and features a cable-supported retractable roof and center-hung video board.
For the 2026 World Cup, venues will be selected depending on the game. The Canadian and Mexican venues will mostly host group-stage games and potentially some Round of 16 matches. Meanwhile, the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final will be played in the US.
However, since most of the US venues are configured for American football, many of them will have to be renovated for the World Cup. While the 16 cities listed are the only ones that will host games, other notable cities—including Washington D.C., Montreal, Denver, Chicago, and Orlando—will host supportive events such as fan fests.
Conclusion
In summary, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature top-class stadiums across Mexico, the US, and Canada, uniting the global football community to watch the beautiful game on its largest stage.
FAQ’s
Sixteen stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the tournament.
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City has hosted two World Cup finals and will be revamped for 2026.
Estadio BBVA, known as “The Steel Giant,” has a capacity of 51,000.
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will undergo $50 million in renovations for the World Cup.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta features a retractable roof and an origami-like exterior.
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, costing over $5 billion, is the most expensive.
MetLife Stadium, near New York City, has a capacity of 82,000.
BMO Field in Toronto will expand from 30,000 to 45,000 seats for the World Cup.
Levi’s Stadium has a 2,500-square-meter green roof and two large video displays.
Canadian and Mexican stadiums will mostly host group-stage games and some Round of 16 matches.
