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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