2026 World Cup Stadium Guide: All 16 Host Venues Compared
A complete guide to every 2026 World Cup venue across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with capacity, host city and match details for fans planning the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest in history, with 48 teams and 104 matches spread across 16 host cities in three countries. This guide breaks down every venue so you can plan which city and stadium to visit.
How the 16 venues are split
The United States hosts 11 venues, Mexico hosts 3 and Canada hosts 2. The tournament opens in Mexico City and the final is set for MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area. Kick off times, climate and travel distances vary widely, so choosing the right host city matters as much as choosing the match.
United States venues
Mexico venues
Canada venues
How to choose your venue
If you want the biggest occasions, target MetLife for the final and Estadio Azteca for the opening atmosphere. If summer heat is a concern, prioritise roofed or climate controlled venues such as SoFi, AT&T, NRG and Mercedes Benz. For a compact trip, the northeast cluster of New York, Philadelphia and Boston keeps travel short, while the Mexico venues offer a very different, football mad atmosphere.
Planning tips
Book accommodation early, since host cities fill fast during match weeks. Check transit options, because several venues sit outside the main city core. Buy tickets only through official FIFA channels to avoid scams, and keep an eye on the match schedule so you can pair a stadium visit with the fixtures you most want to see.
