FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played across 16 stadiums in three countries: the United States (11 venues), Mexico (3 venues), and Canada (2 venues). All arenas are modern multi-functional facilities with capacities from 45,000 to 87,500. Combined capacity across all 16 venues exceeds one million spectators. The WC 2026 Final takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. Watch every match free at Live Streams. Honestly, no previous World Cup has ever been staged at venues of this collective calibre.

USA Venues: 11 Stadiums — 60 Matches

The United States hosts 60 of 104 matches at 11 venues from coast to coast. Every stadium is renowned as the home of a top NFL or MLS franchise and has been upgraded for the World Cup.

MetLife Stadium, New Jersey: Final (82,500 seats)

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is the centrepiece of WC 2026. The Final takes place here on July 19, 2026. The largest stadium of the tournament at 82,500 seats, located 13 miles from Manhattan. Home of the NY Giants and NY Jets. Hosts 5 WC 2026 matches, including the Final.

AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington), Texas (80,000 seats)

AT&T Stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys. Capacity: 80,000. Retractable roof and the world's largest HD video screen above the pitch: one of the most technologically advanced arenas on the planet. Dallas hosts 5 WC 2026 matches.

SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood), California (70,240 seats)

SoFi Stadium opened in 2020 and immediately became the benchmark for modern sports facilities. Capacity: 70,240. Los Angeles hosts 5 WC 2026 matches. Worth noting: the LA region is also preparing for the 2028 Olympics, and WC 2026 will serve as the warm-up. Southern California's climate guarantees ideal conditions for every match.

Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington (68,740 seats)

Lumen Field is one of the loudest stadiums in North America: its unique roof creates extraordinary acoustics. Seattle Seahawks fans have broken crowd noise records here. Capacity: 68,740. Seattle hosts 3 WC 2026 matches.

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco), California (68,500 seats)

Levi's Stadium is home to the San Francisco 49ers, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Capacity: 68,500. Hosts 5 WC 2026 matches. The Bay Area has one of the USA's largest Latin American communities, promising electric crowd support for South and Central American teams.

NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas (72,220 seats)

NRG Stadium features a fully retractable roof: crucial for Houston's July heat. Capacity: 72,220. Interesting detail: Texas in July ranks among the hottest places in North America, and the closed roof will protect players and fans from the heat. Houston hosts 5 WC 2026 matches.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (71,000 seats)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is an architectural masterpiece: its eight-petal roof opens like a camera aperture. Capacity: 71,000. Atlanta hosts 5 WC 2026 matches. The stadium has won multiple architectural awards and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful venues in the world.

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri (76,416 seats)

Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Kansas City Chiefs, four-time Super Bowl champions. Capacity: 76,416. Famous for an extraordinary atmosphere and one of the most passionate fanbases in the NFL. Kansas City hosts 4 WC 2026 matches.

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida (65,326 seats)

Hard Rock Stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins. Capacity: 65,326. Miami is one of the USA's most Latin American cities, guaranteeing a spectacular atmosphere for matches involving Argentina, Brazil or Mexico. Miami hosts 4 WC 2026 matches.

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (69,796 seats)

Lincoln Financial Field is home to the Philadelphia Eagles. Capacity: 69,796. Philadelphia is famous for its passionate sports fans. Hosts 5 WC 2026 matches.

Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough), Massachusetts (65,878 seats)

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, 30 miles from Boston, is home to the New England Patriots. Capacity: 65,878. Boston hosts 5 WC 2026 matches.

Mexico Venues: 3 Stadiums — 10 Matches

Mexico becomes the first country in history to host the men's FIFA World Cup three times (1970, 1986, 2026). Three Mexican stadiums carry a rich history of world football and the passion of Latin American fandom. To be fair, the Azteca alone is worth a separate article.

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (87,523 seats, Opening Match)

Estadio Azteca is a legend of world football and the largest WC 2026 stadium at 87,523 seats. It hosted the Finals of 1970 and 1986. Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century' on this pitch in 1986. In 2026 the Azteca hosts the opening match on June 11 and two further group games: the only venue ever to host World Cup football across three different tournaments.

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Jalisco (49,850 seats)

Estadio Akron in Guadalajara is the modern home of Club Chivas. Capacity: 49,850. Guadalajara: Mexico's second-largest city, cultural capital, birthplace of mariachi. Hosts 4 group-stage WC 2026 matches.

Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Nuevo León (51,350 seats)

Estadio BBVA in Monterrey is one of Latin America's finest modern arenas, set at the foot of Cerro de la Silla mountain. Capacity: 51,350. Monterrey hosts 3 WC 2026 matches.

Canada Venues: 2 Stadiums — 13 Matches

Canada makes its historic debut as a host nation of the men's FIFA World Cup, with two venues in its largest cities: Toronto and Vancouver. Practical tip: Canada also qualified as a playing team, which makes the home matches particularly special.

BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (54,500 seats)

BC Place has a retractable roof in the heart of Vancouver. Capacity: 54,500. Vancouver hosts 6 WC 2026 matches, the most of any Canadian or Mexican venue. Surrounded by mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of North America's most beautiful cities.

BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario (45,736 seats)

BMO Field is home to Toronto FC and the Canadian national team. Capacity: 45,736: the most intimate WC 2026 stadium, with one of the hottest atmospheres. Toronto, Canada's largest city with residents from over 200 nationalities, hosts 5 WC 2026 matches.

Watch WC 2026 Matches Online Free

All 104 matches, from every one of the 16 stadiums, are available as free live streams on this site. No registration, no VPN, any device. Go to the WC 2026 schedule or Live Streams, find your match and click Watch: the stream opens 15 minutes before kick-off. Track groups at Groups, team profiles at Teams, and the bracket at Bracket.