World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Stadium Capacities Revealed for USA, Canada & Mexico

Overview of World Cup 2026 Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 16 stadiums have been confirmed to stage matches during the tournament, marking a return of the competition to the Americas for the first time since 1994.

The United States last hosted the event in 1994, delivering a grand spectacle, while Mexico has welcomed the world cup twice before, in 1970 and 1986. This edition will be the first for Canada, which joins as a co-host alongside its neighbors in a unique collaborative effort. The initial pool of 43 venues from 41 cities was narrowed down to the final 16 stadiums chosen by FIFA.

Confirmed Stadiums and Capacities

With the tournament expanding to feature 48 teams and 80 matches, the stadium list includes some historic and modern arenas. Here’s the breakdown by country:

United States

The US boasts some iconic stadiums, including the legendary Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, site of the 1994 World Cup final. Other major venues include the billion-dollar AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the tournament final.

Canada

Canada returns to the global football stage with three stadiums. BC Place in Vancouver previously hosted the 2015 Women’s World Cup final. Montreal withdrew from consideration, leaving BMO Field in Toronto and BC Place as the main venues.

Mexico

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, steeped in history after hosting icons like Pelé and Diego Maradona, will stage the opening match on June 11, 2026. Two other venues, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, complete Mexico’s trio of stadiums.