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World Cup 2026 Stadiums: A Complete Guide to All 16 Venues

Every stadium hosting World Cup 2026 across USA, Canada and Mexico with capacity, key matches, and what to expect at each venue.

By Macharif Travel Experts · June 5, 2026 · 9 min read

Tournament at a Glance

48 teams · 104 matches · 16 stadiums · 3 countries · June 11 – July 19, 2026
USA: 11 venues · Canada: 2 venues · Mexico: 3 venues · Final: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

United States — 11 Venues

MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey

Capacity: 82,500 · 8 matches · Hosts the Final (July 19). Largest stadium in the tournament, just outside New York City. Excellent NJ Transit access from Penn Station. Book accommodation months in advance.

SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California (Los Angeles)

Capacity: 70,240 · 8 matches · Semi-Final. Fully climate-controlled with a translucent roof. One of the most modern stadiums in the world. Metro K Line connects to downtown LA.

AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas (Dallas)

Capacity: 80,000 · 8 matches · Semi-Final. Known as Jerry World — features the world largest centre-hung video display. Air-conditioned, critical in Texas summer heat.

Levi Stadium — Santa Clara, California (San Francisco)

Capacity: 68,500 · 7 matches · Quarter-Final. Located in Silicon Valley — hotel costs are very high. Consider staying in Oakland via BART or San Jose for significant savings.

Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Capacity: 76,416 · 7 matches. One of the loudest NFL stadiums. Kansas City is the most affordable US host city — highly recommended for budget-conscious attendees wanting great atmosphere.

Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Capacity: 69,796 · 7 matches. Easy transit access from Centre City. One of the most historically passionate sports cities in the US.

Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, Florida

Capacity: 64,767 · 6 matches. Miami Latin American population will create extraordinary atmosphere for CONMEBOL nations. Plan all outdoor activities for the evening due to extreme June heat.

Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington

Capacity: 69,000 · 6 matches. Natural grass. Strong soccer culture via the Seattle Sounders. Mild June temperatures — one of the most comfortable US venues weather-wise.

Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nevada

Capacity: 65,000 · 6 matches. Fully climate-controlled — essential, as June temperatures regularly exceed 40°C outside. One of the most unique World Cup host cities in history.

Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina

Capacity: 74,867 · 6 matches. No retractable roof — Charlotte June heat and humidity will be a factor. Bring water and plan for afternoon temperatures.

Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts (Boston)

Capacity: 65,878 · 6 matches. Most comfortable June weather of any US host city. Strong local soccer culture via the New England Revolution.

Canada — 2 Venues

BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario

Capacity: 45,736 expanded · 6 matches. Smallest venue of the tournament — intimate, electric atmosphere. Toronto multicultural population creates unique crowd diversity.

BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia

Capacity: 54,500 · 6 matches. Retractable roof — Vancouver rain will not be a factor. Stunning mountain backdrop. One of the most scenic World Cup venues in tournament history.

Mexico — 3 Venues

Estadio Azteca — Mexico City

Capacity: 87,523 · 5 matches · Opening Match (June 11). The only stadium to host two World Cup Finals (1970 and 1986). Altitude of 2,240 metres will significantly affect player performance.

Estadio BBVA — Monterrey, Nuevo León

Capacity: 53,500 · 5 matches. One of the most beautiful stadium settings in North America — a mountain peak dramatically visible behind one goal. Excellent value compared to US cities.

Estadio Akron — Guadalajara, Jalisco

Capacity: 49,850 · 5 matches. Home of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Best-value host city in the tournament — accommodation, food, and transport dramatically cheaper than any US city.

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