Where is the 2026 World Cup? All Stadiums Being Used Across USA, Canada and Mexico
The 2026 World Cup will get underway on Thursday, June 11th, and it's the first time playing between three nations as it overtakes North America. Where are all of these games at in the 16 stadiums over the next month? Let's take a look at the complete World Cup Stadium list and which teams play where.
Peter Alexis - June 11, 2026, 10:35 AM EDT
4 Minute ReadExploring All 16 Stadiums for FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada, and Mexico
The 2026 World Cup will be played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries. For tournament purposes, many stadiums will be referred to by temporary FIFA-approved names because of commercial naming rules, but each venue still has its usual real-world stadium name outside the event.
The expanded tournament features 48 teams, 104 matches, 12 groups, a new Round of 32, and games spread across 16 stadiums throughout North America. Mexico City will host the opening match, while New York New Jersey Stadium will host the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), Mexico City
Mexico City Stadium is better known as Estadio Azteca, one of the most iconic soccer venues in the world. It will host both group-stage and knockout-stage matches, including the opening match of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa on June 11. It also gets Uzbekistan vs. Colombia, Czechia vs. Mexico, a Round of 32 match, and a Round of 16 match.
This is one of the most important venues in the entire tournament because of its history and Mexico’s role as a co-host. With two Mexico group matches and two knockout games, Mexico City will be one of the emotional centers of the World Cup.
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron), Guadalajara
Guadalajara Stadium is the temporary World Cup name for Estadio Akron. It will host group-stage matches only, beginning with South Korea vs. Czechia on June 11. It will also host Mexico vs. South Korea, Colombia vs. DR Congo, and Uruguay vs. Spain.
There is no knockout match scheduled for Guadalajara, but the group-stage slate is still strong. Mexico’s second match will bring major local energy, while Uruguay vs. Spain could be one of the best group-stage games of the tournament.
Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA), Monterrey
Monterrey Stadium is the World Cup name for Estadio BBVA. It will host both group-stage and knockout-stage action, with group matches including Sweden vs. Tunisia, Tunisia vs. Japan, South Africa vs. South Korea, plus a Round of 32 match.
The schedule gives Monterrey a steady mix of international fan bases and a knockout match to close its tournament run. The Japan-Sweden-Tunisia section of Group F makes this venue especially relevant in one of the more balanced groups.
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Toronto
Toronto Stadium is the temporary name for BMO Field. It will host group-stage and knockout-stage matches, starting with Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. The venue also gets Ghana vs. Panama, Germany vs. Ivory Coast, Panama vs. Croatia, Senegal vs. Iraq, and a Round of 32 match.
Canada’s opener makes Toronto one of the most important early host cities. The rest of the schedule brings a wide spread of teams, including Germany, Croatia, Senegal, and Ghana, giving the city one of the more diverse group-stage slates.
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place), Vancouver
Vancouver Stadium is the temporary World Cup name for BC Place. It will host group-stage and knockout-stage matches, including Australia vs. Turkey, Canada vs. Qatar, New Zealand vs. Egypt, Switzerland vs. Canada, New Zealand vs. Belgium, a Round of 32 match, and a Round of 16 match.
This is Canada’s busiest and most important venue after the opener in Toronto. Vancouver gets two Canada group matches, then stays active deep enough into the bracket to host the Round of 16.
Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta
Atlanta Stadium is the World Cup name for Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It will host group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match, a Round of 16 match, and one semifinal. Its group-stage schedule includes Spain vs. Cape Verde, Czechia vs. South Africa, Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, Morocco vs. Haiti, and DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan.
The semifinal makes Atlanta one of the most important American venues in the tournament. Spain’s presence in two group-stage matches also gives the city one of the strongest early slates before the knockout rounds arrive.
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium), Boston
Boston Stadium is the temporary name for Gillette Stadium. It will host both group-stage and knockout-stage matches, including Haiti vs. Scotland, Iraq vs. Norway, Scotland vs. Morocco, England vs. Ghana, Norway vs. France, a Round of 32 match, and a quarterfinal.
The venue gets a strong European-heavy group slate with England, France, Norway, Scotland, and Morocco all coming through. The quarterfinal adds major value and should make Boston one of the marquee knockout-stage stops.
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Dallas
Dallas Stadium is the World Cup name for AT&T Stadium. It will host one of the largest match slates of the tournament, including group-stage matches, two Round of 32 matches, a Round of 16 match, and one semifinal. The group-stage schedule includes Netherlands vs. Japan, England vs. Croatia, Argentina vs. Austria, Japan vs. Sweden, and Jordan vs. Argentina.
This is one of the true centerpiece venues of the 2026 World Cup. England-Croatia and Argentina-Austria are major group-stage games, while the semifinal gives Dallas one of the most important matches before the final weekend.
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Houston
Houston Stadium is the temporary name for NRG Stadium. It will host group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match, and a Round of 16 match. Its group-stage schedule includes Germany vs. Curacao, Portugal vs. DR Congo, Netherlands vs. Sweden, Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, and Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia.
Houston gets major star power with Germany, Portugal, and the Netherlands all appearing during the group stage. The knockout assignments give the venue a strong overall tournament profile without reaching the quarterfinal or semifinal stage.
Kansas City Stadium (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium), Kansas City
Kansas City Stadium is the temporary World Cup name for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. It will host group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match, and a quarterfinal. The group-stage slate includes Argentina vs. Algeria, Ecuador vs. Curacao, Tunisia vs. Netherlands, and Algeria vs. Austria.
Argentina’s opener gives Kansas City a major early headline, while the quarterfinal makes it one of the most important knockout-stage venues. This is a compact but strong schedule with one of the tournament’s biggest teams and a late-stage match.
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), Los Angeles
Los Angeles Stadium is the World Cup name for SoFi Stadium. It will host group-stage matches, two Round of 32 matches, and a quarterfinal. The group-stage schedule includes USA vs. Paraguay, Iran vs. New Zealand, Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium vs. Iran, and Turkey vs. USA.
Los Angeles is the key early home for the United States, with two USMNT group matches at the venue. The two Round of 32 games and quarterfinal keep LA central throughout the tournament, making it one of the strongest host-city schedules.
Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium), Miami
Miami Stadium is the temporary name for Hard Rock Stadium. It will host group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match, a quarterfinal, and the third-place match. The group-stage schedule includes Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, Scotland vs. Brazil, and Colombia vs. Portugal.
The Colombia-Portugal game is one of the most appealing group-stage matchups on the schedule, while Brazil’s presence also adds major star power. Miami does not host the final, but the third-place match and quarterfinal give it a high-profile knockout-stage role.
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford
New York New Jersey Stadium is the temporary World Cup name for MetLife Stadium. It will host group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match, a Round of 16 match, and the World Cup Final. Its group-stage slate includes Brazil vs. Morocco, France vs. Senegal, Norway vs. Senegal, Ecuador vs. Germany, and Panama vs. England.
This is the biggest venue on the tournament map because it hosts the final on July 19. The group-stage schedule is also loaded, with Brazil, France, Germany, England, Morocco, and Senegal all appearing before the knockout rounds.
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Philadelphia
Philadelphia Stadium is the World Cup name for Lincoln Financial Field. It will host group-stage matches and a Round of 16 match. The group-stage schedule includes Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador, Brazil vs. Haiti, France vs. Iraq, Curacao vs. Ivory Coast, and Croatia vs. Ghana.
Philadelphia does not have a Round of 32 match, but it does land a Round of 16 game and several strong group-stage teams. Brazil, France, Croatia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador give the city a solid international mix.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), Santa Clara
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium is the temporary World Cup name for Levi’s Stadium. It will host group-stage matches and a Round of 32 match. Its group-stage schedule includes Qatar vs. Switzerland, Austria vs. Jordan, Turkey vs. Paraguay, Jordan vs. Algeria, and Paraguay vs. Australia.
The Bay Area has a balanced schedule built around key qualification battles rather than the very biggest tournament favorites. Turkey-Paraguay and Paraguay-Australia could both be decisive in Group D, while the Round of 32 match keeps the venue involved once the knockout stage begins.
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle
Seattle Stadium is the World Cup name for Lumen Field. It will host group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match, and a Round of 16 match. The group-stage slate includes Belgium vs. Egypt, USA vs. Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, and Egypt vs. Iran.
Seattle gets one of the United States’ group matches and a strong Belgium-Egypt opener, giving it real early-tournament appeal. The knockout schedule is also strong, with both Round of 32 and Round of 16 action coming to the venue.
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