The United States, Canada and Mexico will split hosting duties at World Cup 2026, with 16 venues set to provide the backdrop to star-studded fixtures as FIFA’s flagship event heads back to the Americas for the first time since 1994.
The USA put on the grandest of shows back then, while neighbours in Mexico have previously staged a global gathering on two previous occasions – in 1970 and 1986.
Canada is now joining the party, as part of a triple venture, with an initial list of 43 prospective stadiums across 41 cities having been slowly whittled down to a final list of 16. Who is getting the nod across North and Central America? GOAL takes a look…
| Date & KO Time | Match Details | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, KO 6pm EDT | Quarter-Final 1: France vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium (Boston), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 10, KO 6pm PDT | Quarter-Final 2: Spain vs Belgium | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 11, KO 4pm EDT | Quarter-Final 3: Norway vs England | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 11, KO 6pm CDT | Quarter-Final 4: Argentina vs Switzerland | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 14, KO 7pm CDT | Semi-Final 1: France/Morocco vs Spain/Belgium | Dallas Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 15, KO 8pm EDT | Semi-Final 2: Norway/England vs Argentina/Switzerland | Atlanta Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 18, KO 3pm EDT | 3rd Place Play-Off: Loser Semi-Final 1 vs Loser Semi-Final 2 | Miami Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
| July 19, KO 3pm EDT | World Cup Final: Winner Semi-Final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2 | New York New Jersey Stadium, USA | Buy Tickets |
World Cup 2026 host cities, stadium venues & capacities
As the World Cup finals are expanded to 48 teams and 80 games from 2026, the following is the definitive list of host cities and stadium venues released by FIFA:
United States
GettyThe Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, played host to the World Cup final in 1994, as Brazil edged out Italy on penalties, and will form part of FIFA’s plans once again alongside billion-dollar structures such as AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Due to FIFA rules with respect to stadium sponsorships, Gillette Stadium will be known as Boston Stadium for the tournament.
The MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford has been honoured with the opportunity to host the final.
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 68,239 |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium | 64,146 |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | 70,649 |
| Houston | NRG Stadium | 68,777 |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | 69,045 |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | 70,492 |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | 64,478 |
| New York/New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 80,663 |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | 68,324 |
| San Francisco/Bay Area | Levi’s Stadium | 68,827 |
| Seattle | Lumen Field | 66,925 |
Canada
GettyBC Place in Vancouver has figured prominently in World Cup events before, after playing host to the women’s final in 2015, but only came back into the reckoning in March 2022 as Montreal pulled out of the running.
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | BMO Field | 43,036 |
| Vancouver | BC Place | 52,497 |
Mexico
GettyEstadio Azteca has already seen Brazil and Argentina icons Pele and Diego Maradona savour World Cup glory in legendary surroundings. It will host the opening match on June 11, 2026, among other key fixtures.
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | Estadio Akron | 45,664 |
| Mexico City | Estadio Azteca | 80,824 |
| Monterrey | Estadio BBVA | 51,243 |