World Cup 2026 Stadiums Guide: All 16 Host Venues Ranked

Complete guide to all 16 stadiums across USA, Canada and Mexico. Capacity, location, notable fixtures and which venue will host the final.

The 2026 World Cup stadiums make up the largest venue lineup in tournament history, spread across 16 cities in three countries with a combined capacity of over one million seats. Some are NFL behemoths, some are purpose-built football venues, and one is the most historically significant ground in the sport. Here is a tiered ranking of every World Cup 2026 venue, from the final at MetLife to the smallest at BMO Field.

Tier one: the marquee venues

These are the four stadiums hosting the showpiece matches: the final, both semi-finals and the third-place play-off.

MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

The biggest stadium in the tournament and the venue for the final on 19 July. MetLife is home to the NFL's Giants and Jets and recently hosted the 2025 Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG. It will be officially renamed New York/New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup, in line with FIFA's rules on commercial sponsorship. It hosts eight matches in total, including the Round of 32, the Round of 16, and the final.

AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Home of the Dallas Cowboys, with one of the largest interior spaces in world sport. AT&T hosts more matches than any other venue at the tournament, with nine fixtures including a semi-final on 14 July and England's opener against Croatia on 17 June.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta 

Built for the NFL's Falcons and MLS side Atlanta United, with a striking retractable petal roof. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts the second semi-final on 15 July, as well as seven other matches across the tournament.

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Home of the Miami Dolphins. The Hard Rock Stadium hosts the third-place play-off on 18 July, plus a quarter-final and several group-stage fixtures.

Tier two: the quarter-final hosts

The next tier covers the four stadiums that host the remaining three quarter-finals, plus England's deepest realistic destination.

SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

The most expensive stadium ever built at $5.5 billion. Home to the LA Rams and Chargers, with a translucent roof and a dual-sided halo video board suspended over the pitch. SoFi hosts the USA's tournament opener against Paraguay on 12 June, as well as a quarter-final on 11 July.

Gillette Stadium, Boston

Home of the New England Patriots and the Revolution. The lighthouse and bridge behind one goal make it one of the most visually distinctive grounds at the tournament. Gillette Stadium hosts a quarter-final on 9 July.

NRG Stadium, Houston

Houston's retractable-roof venue is one of the few World Cup stadiums fully protected from the Texas summer heat. Hosts a Round of 16 fixture and a quarter-final.

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

The oldest venue in the tournament, opened in 1972, and home to the Kansas City Chiefs. Famously loud thanks to its single-bowl design. Hosts a quarter-final on 11 July.

Tier three: the Round of 32 and Round of 16 venues

The next group are the workhorses of the tournament, hosting heavy group-stage volume plus knockout fixtures up to the Round of 16.

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

The most historically significant football venue on earth. Azteca hosted the 1970 final between Brazil and Italy, the 1986 final between Argentina and West Germany, and has now become the first stadium ever to host matches at three different World Cups. 

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Home of the Eagles. The Lincoln Financial Field hosts six matches, including a Round of 16 fixture on the 250th anniversary of American independence on 4 July.

Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Home of the 49ers. Levi’s Stadium hosts six matches, including a Round of 32 fixture and the USA's potential Round of 32 destination.

Lumen Field, Seattle

Home of the Seahawks and Sounders. Famously loud and one of the few venues with a long-established football culture from MLS. Hosts a Round of 16 fixture.

BC Place, Vancouver

Canada's western host, with a retractable roof and natural grass laid in from the Fraser Valley. Hosts seven matches across the group stage and Round of 16, plus Canada's group games.

Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

Mexico's most modern football venue is set against the Sierra Madre mountains. Hosts four matches, including a Round of 32 fixture.

Tier four: the group-stage specialists

The final two stadiums host only group-stage matches, but both have distinct characters.

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

Home of CD Guadalajara, the 12-time Mexican champions known as Chivas. The smallest of the three Mexican venues, sitting at 1,566 metres above sea level. Hosts Mexico's second group game against South Korea.

BMO Field, Toronto

The smallest stadium in the tournament after a $157.9 million expansion. Home to Toronto FC and the Argonauts, with seats unusually close to the pitch. Hosts Canada's tournament opener on 12 June.

16 venues, 104 matches, every game on your card

From MetLife to BMO Field, every single one of the 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup is fair game for a Match Bingo card. Goals at the Azteca, atmosphere at Arrowhead, drama at SoFi, every minute counts. 

Download now!