The 2026 World Cup will be played across some of the most iconic stadiums in North America.
For the first time in history, three nations are coming together to host the biggest tournament in soccer as Mexico, Canada and the United States join forces.
The World Cup has twice been held in Mexico (1970, 1986) and once in the United States (1994). Never before has a World Cup game been played on Canadian soil.
Arguably the greatest show on earth will be played across some of the most iconic arenas the world has to offer, so here’s a complete guide to everything you need to know about the venues.
Stadiums have temporarily been renamed because FIFA do not allow teams to use their sponsorship names during the tournament. Some of the stadiums will also host knockout games, although those exact fixtures are yet to be confirmed.
Mexico
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca)
One of the most celebrated stadiums in soccer has already hosted two World Cup finals.
The stunning 83,000-seater will be where Mexico play against South Africa (June 11) and where Uzbekistan take on Colombia (June 17).
Czechia vs Mexico (June 24) will also be played there.
Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
Korea Republic vs Czechia (June 11) and Mexico vs Korea Republic (June 18) will be played at the 48,000-seater Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Colombia vs DR Congo (June 23) and Uruguay vs Spain (June 26) are also happening there.
Estadio Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)
The first stadium across the Americas to earn a silver certification from the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon will host 53,500 fans for games between Sweden and Tunisia (June 14) and then Tunisia vs Japan (June 20).
South Africa vs Korea Republic (June 24) will also be hosted.
Canada
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
Toronto Stadium, otherwise known as BMO Field, is a 45,000-seater stadium in Toronto, Ontario.
The home of Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts, it will host Canada’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina (June 12), as well as Ghana vs Panama (June 17).
Germany vs Cote ‘d’Ivoire (June 20), Croatia vs Panama (June 23) and Senegal vs Iraq (June 26) will be played there too.
BC Place Vancouver (BC Field)
BC Place Vancouver/BC Field will hold 54,000 people during the World Cup and usually hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps as well as the BC Lions.
It will host Australia vs Turkey (June 13) and Canada vs Qatar (June 18).
Games between Egypt and New Zealand (June 21), Switzerland vs Croatia (June 24) and New Zealand vs Belgium (June 26) will happen in Vancouver.
United States
Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
The 75,000-seater Atlanta Stadium will be one of the more familiar among soccer fans because it hosted games during the FIFA Club World Cup last summer.
The home of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons will be where Spain vs Cabo Verde (June 15) and Czechia vs South Africa (June 18) will be played.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia (June 21), Morocco vs Haiti (24 June), DR Congo vs Uzbekistan (27 June) also take place in Atlanta.
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
Boston Stadium usually hosts New England Revolution and NFL giants New England Patriots.
The 65,000-seater arena is one of the most interesting stadiums in the US after recent renovations.
Scotland vs Haiti (June 13) and Iraq vs Norway (June 16) will be played there, along with England vs Ghana (June 23) and France vs Norway (June 26).
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
The Dallas Stadium in Fort Worth is no stranger to hosting huge sporting events. The iconic home of the Dallas Cowboys holds 94,000 seats and will be where Netherlands vs Japan (June 14) and England vs Croatia (4pm) are played.
Other games will include Argentina vs Austria (June 22), Japan vs Sweden (June 25) and Jordan vs Argentina (June 27).
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
Otherwise known as the NRG Stadium, 72,000 fans will come to the home of the Houston Texans to watch Germany vs Curacao (June 14), Portugal vs DR Congo (June 17), Netherlands vs Sweden (June 20), Portugal vs Uzbekistan (June 23) and Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia (June 26).
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
There are few stadiums like the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Better known as Arrowhead Stadium, it is officially the loudest outdoor sports venue in the world and 73,000 fans will pile in to watch Argentina vs Algeria (June 16), Ecuador vs Curacao (June 20), Tunisia vs Netherlands (June 25) and Algeria vs Austria (June 27).
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
Only opened in 2020, the 70,000-seater Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) is the newest arena FIFA chose as part of their World Cup hosting schedule.
The USMNT begin their World Cup campaign there against Paraguay (June 12) before IR Iran play New Zealand (Jun 15), Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (June 18), Belgium vs Iran (June 21), Turkey vs USA (June 25).
Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)
65,000 supporters will watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (June 15) and Uruguay vs Cabo Verde (June 21) at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
They will also be treated to Scotland vs Brazil (June 24) and Colombia vs Portugal (June 27).
Noted for its excellent entertainment, there will be a genuine South American feel to proceedings.
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
Confirmed games at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey are Brazil vs Morocco (June 13), France vs Senegal (June 16), Senegal vs Norway (June 22), Ecuador vs Germany (June 25) and Panama vs England (June 27).
The 82,500-seater stadium will also host the World Cup final, such is its iconic standing.
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
The 69,000-seater home of the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Union will host Cote d’Ivoire vs Ecuador (June 14), Brazil vs Haiti (June 19), France vs Iraq (June 22), Curacao vs Cote d’Ivoire (June 25) and Croatia vs Ghana (June 27).
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium)
Located in the city of Santa Clara, the 71,000-seater home of the San Francisco 49ers is where Qatar vs Switzerland (June 13), Austria vs Jordan (June 16), Turkey vs Paraguay (June 19), Algeria vs Jordan (June 22) and Paraguay vs Australia (June 25) will be played.
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
The 69,000-seater stadium is particularly unique in its horseshoe shape and provides a stunning view of the Seattle skyline. Fans of Frasier, get excited.
It will host Belgium vs Egypt (June 15), USA vs Australia (June 19), Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar (June 24) and Egypt vs Iran (June 26).
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