World Cup 2026 stadium guide: Full list of venues in USA, Mexico & Canada

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on, with less than 300 days to go until football's biggest stage comes alive in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Excitement is particularly building around the stadiums that will host the tournament. With a total of 16 venues set to be used, no doubt a comprehensive World Cup 2026 stadium guide is what every football fan needs right now.

The various venues selected for the historic 48-team World Cup showcase the scale of the event and symbolise the increasing passion for football across North America.

Each stadium has its unique history, ranging from iconic NFL arenas that are now embracing soccer to newly built facilities and multipurpose grounds that are prepared to welcome millions of fans.

After the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, which showcased how some venues can perform at the highest level, football fans now await the official ticket release. From the grandeur of AT&T Stadium in Dallas to the vibrancy of Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, this post on the World Cup 2026 stadium guide gives you a detailed breakdown of every venue that will shape the spectacle.

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 accommodate over 100,000 spectators with the use of standing room.

In this World Cup 2026 stadium guide, we note that AT&T will host the following matches:

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 ready for the World Cup.

In this World Cup 2026 stadium guide, we note that BC Place Stadium will host the following matches:

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)

World Cup 2026 stadium guide - BC Stadium — The BC Stadium in Vancouver – Photo by Imago

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.

Estadio Azteca World Cup 2026 stadium guide lists several group-stage matches and dates as follows:

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)

The Estadio BBVA BANCOMER in Mexico – Photo by Imago

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, located in Miami, was opened in 1987 and is one of the oldest US stadiums still in use for 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 2026 stadium guide for the venue is as follows:

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 has been used to host Club World Cup matches and 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 the NWSL side, OL Reign. It has a capacity of 69,000 and opened back in 2002.

Lumen Field World Cup 2026 stadium guide includes several group-stage matches on the dates listed below:

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. Constructed for an estimated cost of $1.6bn, it is one of the most expensive stadiums in the world. The stadium is shared between the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United and has a retractable roof if needed. It hosted some matches during the 2025 Club World Cup and boasts a massive capacity of 71,000.

Below is the World Cup 2026 stadium guide for the iconic venue in Atlanta:

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 final during the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, 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.

Our World Cup 2026 stadium guide lists several matches set to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as follows:

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.

Below is the World Cup 2026 stadium guide for 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 MetLife.

Here is the World Cup 2026 stadium guide for SoFi Stadium: