World Cup 2026 Host Cities & Stadiums

Explore all World Cup 2026 host cities and stadiums across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. This page gives you a full overview of where matches will be played, along with quick links to printable schedules, time zone pages, and tournament resources.

The 2026 tournament will be played across 16 host cities in 3 countries, making it the biggest World Cup yet.

Host Countries Overview

🇨🇦 Canada

Toronto – BMO Field
Vancouver – BC Place

🇺🇸 United States

Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Boston – Gillette Stadium
Dallas – AT&T Stadium
Houston – NRG Stadium
Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium
Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
San Francisco Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium
Seattle – Lumen Field

🇲🇽 Mexico

Guadalajara – Estadio Akron
Mexico City – Estadio Azteca
Monterrey – Estadio BBVA

Full Host Cities & Stadiums List

Country	City	Stadium
Canada	Toronto	BMO Field
Canada	Vancouver	BC Place
USA	Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
USA	Boston	Gillette Stadium
USA	Dallas	AT&T Stadium
USA	Houston	NRG Stadium
USA	Kansas City	Arrowhead Stadium
USA	Los Angeles	SoFi Stadium
USA	Miami	Hard Rock Stadium
USA	New York/New Jersey	MetLife Stadium
USA	Philadelphia	Lincoln Financial Field
USA	San Francisco Bay Area	Levi’s Stadium
USA	Seattle	Lumen Field
Mexico	Guadalajara	Estadio Akron
Mexico	Mexico City	Estadio Azteca
Mexico	Monterrey	Estadio BBVA

What To Expect From Each Host Country

Canada

Canada will host matches in Toronto and Vancouver. These two cities give fans an eastern and western Canada option for following the tournament.

United States

The United States has the most host cities, with venues spread across major markets including Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Seattle, and more.

Mexico

Mexico’s host cities are Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey. Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world.

Stadium Overview

Each host city will use a specific stadium for the tournament. These stadiums vary in size, location, and number of matches hosted.

Largest stadium: Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
Final location: New York / New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
Opening match: Mexico City (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte)
Most matches: Dallas (9 matches)

Compare all stadiums here

Top Host Cities to Watch

If you’re deciding where to attend, these cities stand out:

Best overall: Dallas, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey
Best atmosphere: Mexico City, Seattle, Monterrey
Best for travel: Toronto, Vancouver, Atlanta
Best for vacation: Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area

See full best cities guide

Plan Your World Cup Experience

Use these tools and pages to help plan your trip:

View the Schedule in Your Time Zone

Looking for match times in your local time zone? Use the pages below:

Printable World Cup 2026 Resources

Download printable schedule pages and tournament tools below:

More World Cup 2026 Pages

Why Host Cities Matter

Host cities matter because they determine local kickoff times, travel distances for fans, and where each stage of the tournament will be played. If you are following a specific team or planning to watch every match, knowing the host city can make it much easier to track the schedule.

This page is designed to help you quickly see all host locations in one place and jump to the schedule format that fits you best.

World Cup 2026 Host Cities FAQ

How many host cities are there for World Cup 2026?
There are 16 host cities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Which country has the most host cities?
The United States has the most host cities, with 11 locations.

Which city will host the World Cup final?
The final will be played in New York/New Jersey at MetLife Stadium.

Which city will host the opening match?
The opening match will take place in Mexico City.

Are matches spread evenly across countries?
No. The United States hosts the majority of matches, while Mexico and Canada host fewer games.