The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be here before you know it, and it is set to be a special edition of football's greatest competition, as for the first time ever, it will be played across three different countries.
The United States, Canada and Mexico were confirmed as hosts back in 2018, and preparations for the tournament have been ongoing ever since across all three countries.
In total, 16 different stadiums will be used at the 2026 World Cup, with the majority of matches to be played in the USA.
Check out our full World Cup 2026 stadium guide below.
World Cup 2026 stadium guide
Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City is the home stadium of the NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs. The stadium has a unique design, thanks to the curved roof, which dips at both ends. It opened in 1972 and has a capacity of 76,416.
World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium:
- Group stage match (16/06/26)
- Group stage match (20/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
- Group stage match (27/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (03/07/26)
- Quarter-final match (11/07/26)
AT&T Stadium
The AT&T Stadium in Arlington is the home stadium of the NFL team the Dallas Cowboys. The stadium's official capacity for the World Cup is 80,000, but it can actually be increased to over 100,000 with standing room.
World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium:
- Group stage match (14/06/26)
- Group stage match (17/06/26)
- Group stage match (22/06/26)
- Group stage match (25/06/26)
- Group stage match (27/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (30/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (03/07/26)
- Round of 16 match (06/07/26)
- Semi-final match (14/07/26)
BC Place Stadium
The BC Place Stadium in Vancouver is one of only two stadiums at the tournament to be located in Canada. It is the home stadium of the Vancouver Whitecaps, an MLS side, and has a capacity of 54,405. The stadium has recently undergone renovation work to make it World Cup-ready.
World Cup matches at the BC Stadium:
- Group stage match (13/06/26)
- Group stage match (18/06/26)
- Group stage match (21/06/26)
- Group stage match (24/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (02/07/26)
BMO Field
BMO Field in Toronto is the other stadium in Canada being used at the 2026 World Cup. The stadium opened in 2007 and has been the home of MLS side Toronto FC ever since. The stadium has a capacity of 45,736, making it one of the smallest stadiums being used.
World Cup matches at the BMO Field:
- Group stage match (12/06/26)
- Group stage match (17/06/26)
- Group stage match (20/06/26)
- Group stage match (23/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (02/07/26)
Estadio Akron
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara is one of three stadiums located in Mexico that will be used at the 2026 World Cup. It is the home stadium of CD Guadalajara in Liga MX, but it has only been allocated four group stage matches. Estadio Akron has a capacity of 48,071.
World Cup matches at the Estadio Akron:
- Group stage match (11/06/26)
- Group stage match (18/06/26)
- Group stage match (23/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is arguably the most iconic stadium being used at the 2026 World Cup. It has a current capacity of 87,523 and has previously hosted two World Cup finals – in 1970 and 1986. The stadium is the home stadium of both Cruz Azul in Liga MX and the Mexico national team.
World Cup matches at the Estadio Azteca:
- Group stage match (11/06/26)
- Group stage match (17/06/26)
- Group stage match (24/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (30/06/26)
- Round of 16 match (05/07/26)
Estadio BBVA BANCOMER
The Estadio BBVA BANCOMER is the final Mexican stadium being used at the World Cup and is also one of the most modern stadiums being used after only opening in 2015. The stadium has a capacity of 53,500 and is the home of FC Monterrey in Liga MX.
World Cup matches at the Estadio Azteca:
- Group stage match (14/06/26)
- Group stage match (20/06/26)
- Group stage match (24/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (29/06/26)
Gillette Stadium
The Gillette Stadium in Boston is quite a unique stadium in the USA in that it is the home of both an NFL and MLS side – the New England Patriots and New England Revolution. The stadium was opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 65,878.
World Cup matches at the Gillette Stadium:
- Group stage match (13/06/26)
- Group stage match (16/06/26)
- Group stage match (19/06/26)
- Group stage match (23/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (29/06/26)
- Quarter-final match (09/07/26)
Hard Rock Stadium
The Hard Rock Stadium is located in Miami and was opened back in 1987, making it one of the oldest US stadiums being used at the tournament. Despite that, it's been given the Bronze medal match, illustrating how iconic the stadium is. It's the home of the Miami Dolphins and has a capacity of 67,518.
World Cup matches at the Hard Rock Stadium:
- Group stage match (15/06/26)
- Group stage match (21/06/26)
- Group stage match (24/06/26)
- Group stage match (27/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (03/07/26)
- Quarter-final match (11/07/26)
- Bronze medal match (18/07/26)
Levi's Stadium
Levi's Stadium is one of the most expensive stadiums to have ever been built in the USA, with an estimated cost of $1.3bn. It is the home of the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL, and it has a capacity of 70,909. Its location in Santa Clara, California, will likely prove to be popular with fans.
World Cup matches at the Levi's Stadium:
- Group stage match (13/06/26)
- Group stage match (16/06/26)
- Group stage match (19/06/26)
- Group stage match (22/06/26)
- Group stage match (25/06/26)
- Group stage match (01/07/26)
Lincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field is the home of the current Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. The stadium has been open since 2003 and currently has a capacity of 69,328. The stadium will also host matches at the 2025 Club World Cup.
World Cup matches at the Lincoln Financial Field:
- Group stage match (14/06/26)
- Group stage match (19/06/26)
- Group stage match (22/06/26)
- Group stage match (25/06/26)
- Group stage match (27/06/26)
- Round of 16 match (04/07/26)
Lumen Field
Lumen Field is another stadium in the US that is shared between American football and soccer. In this instance, it is shared between the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle Sounders and NWSL side, OL Reign. It has a capacity of 69,000 and opened back in 2002.
World Cup matches at the Lumen Field:
- Group stage match (15/06/26)
- Group stage match (19/06/26)
- Group stage match (24/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
- Group stage match (01/07/26)
- Group stage match (06/07/26)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located in Atlanta and was another pricey stadium at an estimated cost of $1.6bn. The stadium is shared between the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United and has a retractable roof if needed. Its capacity is 71,000.
World Cup matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
- Group stage match (15/06/26)
- Group stage match (18/06/26)
- Group stage match (21/06/26)
- Group stage match (24/06/26)
- Group stage match (27/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (01/07/26)
- Round of 16 match (07/07/26)
- Semi-final match (15/07/26)
MetLife Stadium
The MetLife Stadium is located in New Jersey and has a capacity of 82,500. It has been given the honour of hosting the 2026 World Cup final, which will cement its legacy. The stadium first opened in 2010 and is shared between NFL teams, the New York Giants and New York Jets.
World Cup matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
- Group stage match (13/06/26)
- Group stage match (16/06/26)
- Group stage match (22/06/26)
- Group stage match (25/06/26)
- Group stage match (27/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (30/06/26)
- Round of 16 match (05/07/26)
- Final match (19/07/26)
NRG Stadium
The NRG Stadium in Houston is considered the unofficial home of the men's US soccer team due to how frequently they play here. It has a capacity of 72,220 and first opened back in 2002. It is another World Cup stadium to have a retractable roof.
World Cup matches at the NRG Stadium:
- Group stage match (14/06/26)
- Group stage match (17/06/26)
- Group stage match (20/06/26)
- Group stage match (23/06/26)
- Group stage match (26/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (29/06/26)
- Round of 16 match (04/07/26)
SoFi Stadium
The SoFi Stadium is one of the most iconic stadiums in all of the US and is rumoured to be the inspiration behind Man Utd's plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium. The SoFi Stadium opened in 2020, has a capacity of 70,240 and cost a whopping $5.5bn. It was expected to host the final but was pipped to the post by the MetLife.
World Cup matches at the SoFi Stadium:
- Group stage match (12/06/26)
- Group stage match (15/06/26)
- Group stage match (18/06/26)
- Group stage match (21/06/26)
- Group stage match (25/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (28/06/26)
- Round of 32 match (02/07/26)
- Quarter-final match (10/07/26)