How many host cities are at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Sixteen, eleven in the United States (Atlanta, Boston/Foxborough, Dallas/Arlington, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles/Inglewood, Miami Gardens, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay/Santa Clara, Seattle), three in Mexico (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara), and two in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver).

Where is the World Cup 2026 final being played?

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on 19 July 2026. MetLife is the home of the New York Giants and Jets in the NFL, capacity 82,500 for FIFA World Cup matches, opened 2010. SAST offset −6 hours from Mexico City.

Where is the opener of World Cup 2026 played?

Estadio Banorte (also known as Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City hosts the opening match, Mexico vs South Africa on 11 June 2026 at 20:00 SAST (12:00 local). It is the third FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca after 1970 (Pelé, Brazil) and 1986 (Maradona, Argentina). Capacity 83,000, opened 1966, plays at altitude (2,240m above sea level).

Why is Estadio Banorte called Estadio Azteca?

Estadio Banorte is the official FIFA-named version (Banorte is the Mexican bank that holds the naming-rights sponsorship from 2024). The stadium has been known as Estadio Azteca since it opened in 1966, both names refer to the same venue. FIFA branding will use "Estadio Banorte" for the tournament; SA media coverage uses "Azteca" interchangeably.

host cities · 3 countries · 16 stadia

Where the World Cup is played.

Sixteen host cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Eleven US venues, three in Mexico, two in Canada. Estadio Banorte (Azteca) hosts the opener; MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford hosts the final on 19 July. SAST offsets in line so you know when to watch.

United States · 11 venues

United States.

AT&T Stadium
Arlington (Dallas)
- 94 000capacity
- 2009opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -8offset
Hosts a semi-final.
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford (NY/NJ)
- 82 500capacity
- 2010opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -6offset
Hosts the final on 19 July 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta
- 75 000capacity
- 2017opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -6offset
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City
- 73 000capacity
- 1972opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -7offset
NRG Stadium
Houston
- 72 000capacity
- 2002opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -7offset
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara (SF Bay)
- 71 000capacity
- 2014opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -9offset
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood (Los Angeles)
- 70 000capacity
- 2020opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -9offset
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia
- 69 000capacity
- 2003opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -6offset
Lumen Field
Seattle
- 69 000capacity
- 2002opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -9offset
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough (Boston)
- 65 000capacity
- 2002opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -6offset
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens
- 65 000capacity
- 1987opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -6offset
Hosts the third-place playoff.

Mexico · 3 venues

Mexico.

Estadio Banorte (Estadio Azteca)
Mexico City
- 83 000capacity
- 1966opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -8offset
Hosts the opener, Mexico vs South Africa, 11 June 2026, 20:00 SAST. Third FIFA World Cup at this venue (after 1970 + 1986).
Estadio BBVA
Monterrey
- 53 500capacity
- 2015opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -8offset
Estadio Akron
Guadalajara
- 48 000capacity
- 2010opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -8offset

Canada · 2 venues

Canada.

BC Place
Vancouver
- 54 000capacity
- 1983opened
- hybridsurface
- SAST -10offset
BMO Field
Toronto
- 45 000capacity
- 2007opened
- grasssurface
- SAST -6offset