Stadiums for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be played across various stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During the tournament, many stadiums will have temporary names. This is because the companies owning naming rights do not sponsor FIFA.

Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium)

Capacity: 73,000, located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Matches: Argentina vs. Algeria (June 16), Ecuador vs. Curaçao (June 20), Tunisia vs. Netherlands (June 25), Algeria vs. Austria (June 27), round of 16 (July 3), and quarterfinal (July 11).

The stadium opened in 1972 and is home to the NFL’s Chiefs. It is 8.5 miles from downtown and has no rail access. On match days, $15 round-trip shuttle buses are available. Adjacent to Kauffman Stadium, it missed the 2015 Super Bowl due to failed funding for a rolling roof project. It holds a Guinness record for loudest outdoor crowd noise at 142.2 decibels. From 1996 to 2007, it hosted MLS games. The Chiefs plan to move in 2031 to a new domed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas.

AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium)

Capacity: 94,000, located in Arlington, Texas.

Matches: Netherlands vs. Japan (June 14), England vs. Croatia (June 17), Argentina vs. Austria (June 22), Japan vs. Sweden (June 25), Jordan vs. Algeria (June 27), round of 32 (June 30, July 3), round of 16 (July 6), and semifinal (July 14).

The stadium, known as Jerry’s World, has a retractable roof and opened in 2009. It is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. It hosted the Super Bowl in 2011 and will host the NCAA basketball Final Four in 2030. With a record crowd of 105,121, the stadium is about 20 miles from Dallas. Grass covers the original artificial turf. Shuttle buses provide access from the nearest rail station.

Gillette Stadium (Boston Stadium)

Capacity: 65,000, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Matches: Haiti vs. Scotland (June 13), Iraq vs. Norway (June 16), Scotland vs. Morocco (June 19), England vs. Ghana (June 23), Norway vs. France (June 26), and others.

Opened in 2002, Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Patriots and Revolution. It replaced Foxboro Stadium, a 1994 World Cup venue. Grass is installed over artificial turf. Train services cost $80 round trip during the World Cup.

Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium)

Capacity: 65,000, located in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Matches: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay (June 15), Uruguay vs. Cape Verde (June 21), Brazil vs. Scotland (June 24), Colombia vs. Portugal (June 27), and others.

Since its opening in 1987, Hard Rock Stadium has hosted the Miami Dolphins and was once home to the Marlins. Renovations include a roof to shield fans from rain. The Brightline train provides shuttle service from its Aventura Station.

Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)

Capacity: 71,000, located in Santa Clara, California.

Matches: Qatar vs. Switzerland (June 13), Austria vs. Jordan (June 16), Turkey vs. Paraguay (June 19), and others.

Since its 2014 opening, Levi’s has hosted numerous events including Super Bowl and NCAA championships. Situated in Silicon Valley, it has Caltrain service.

Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium)

Capacity: 69,000, located in Philadelphia.

Matches: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador (June 14), Brazil vs. Haiti (June 19), France vs. Iraq (June 22), and others.

Known locally as the Linc, this stadium is part of a sports complex easily reachable by public transit. It features free SEPTA services post-World Cup games. It will host a special ceremony for the Declaration of Independence anniversary.

Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium)

Capacity: 69,000, located in Seattle.

Matches: Belgium vs. Egypt (June 15), United States vs. Australia (June 19), and others.

Home to the Seahawks and Sounders, Lumen Field is a short walk from downtown. It has been upgraded with grass covering the artificial surface.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium)

Capacity: 75,000, located in Atlanta.

Matches: Spain vs. Cape Verde (June 15), Czech Republic vs. South Africa (June 18), and others.

This downtown Atlanta venue debuted in 2017, and features a retractable roof. MARTA subway stations provide convenient access.

MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium)

Capacity: 82,500, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Matches: Brazil vs Morocco (June 13), France vs Senegal (June 16), and others, including the World Cup Final (July 19).

Replacing Giants Stadium, MetLife is unattractive with gray seats. Transportation options were improved with reduced shuttle costs.

NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium)

Capacity: 72,000, located in Houston.

Matches: Germany vs. Curaçao (June 14), Portugal vs. Congo (June 17), and others.

Opened in 2002, NRG Stadium has been a versatile venue with a retractable roof. It is conveniently connected by METRORail.

SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium)

Capacity: 70,000, located in Inglewood, California.

Matches: United States vs. Paraguay (June 12), Iran vs. New Zealand (June 15), and others.

Since opening in 2020, SoFi Stadium has hosted major sports events. It lacks direct rail access but offers shuttle services from nearby transit centers on match days.

Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara)

Capacity: 48,000, located in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Matches: South Korea vs. Czech Republic (June 11), Mexico vs. South Korea (June 17), and others.

The home of Chivas since 2010, this stadium held significant events like the 2011 Pan American Games ceremonies.

Estadio Azteca (Estadio Ciudad de México)

Capacity: 83,000, located in Mexico City.

Matches: Mexico vs. South Africa (June 11), Colombia vs. Uzbekistan (June 17), and others, including the opening match.

Azteca first opened in 1966 and has hosted many iconic events. Its high-altitude challenges players unused to such conditions.

Estadio BBVA (Estadio Monterrey)

Capacity: 53,500, located in Monterrey, Mexico.

Matches: Tunisia vs. Sweden (June 14), Tunisia vs. Japan (June 20), and others.

This stadium offers stunning views of the mountain range and can reach high temperatures, posing challenges during matches.

BMO Field (Toronto Stadium)

Capacity: 45,000, located in Toronto.

Matches: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina (June 12), Ghana vs. Panama (June 17), and others.

Expanded for the World Cup, BMO Field is complemented by Toronto’s available tram and train services for convenient access.

B.C. Place (B.C. Place Vancouver)

Capacity: 54,000, located in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Matches: Australia vs. Turkey (June 13), Canada vs. Qatar (June 18), and others.

Since 1983, B.C. Place has been a central landmark for events including the 2010 Winter Olympics. Its retractable roof provides flexibility.