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

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the largest football tournament ever held. Three nations host the event together for the first time: the United States, Mexico and Canada. A total of 48 teams will play 104 matches across 16 stadiums from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

This guide covers every stadium with key details including confirmed match schedules, seating capacity, latest renovation updates and how to get tickets. You will find all 16 venues sorted by country and region.

Tournament Quick Facts:

• Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
• Teams: 48 (expanded from 32)
• Total Matches: 104
• Host Countries: United States (78 matches), Mexico (13 matches), Canada (13 matches)

United States Stadiums (11 Venues)

The U.S. will host 78 of 104 total matches. All games from the quarterfinals onward take place on American soil.

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)

Capacity: 82,500 | FIFA Name: New York New Jersey Stadium | Matches: 8

MetLife Stadium hosts the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. The New York Giants and New York Jets both call this place home. Construction company Skanska led a two-phase renovation that removed 1,740 corner seats. New modular steel seating now meets FIFA’s 105m x 68m field requirements. A natural grass pitch replaces the synthetic surface for the tournament.

Key games: Brazil vs Morocco (June 13), France vs Senegal (June 16), Ecuador vs Germany (June 25), Panama vs England (June 27), Round of 32, Round of 16 and the Final.

Fun Fact: The record soccer crowd here stands at 82,566 for Manchester United vs West Ham in July 2025 during the FIFA Club World Cup.

SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)

Capacity: 70,240 | FIFA Name: Los Angeles Stadium | Matches: 8

SoFi Stadium hosts the USA opening game against Paraguay on June 12. This $5.5 billion venue is the most expensive stadium ever built. The Los Angeles Rams and Chargers play here.

The grass system at SoFi stands out. A hybrid carpet with a “permavoid” drainage layer sits on top of the existing NFL turf. The field rises more than two feet higher than normal. LED light rigs run 18 hours a day between matches because the translucent canopy blocks 65% of sunlight. Corner suites come out and retractable seating unstacks to widen the pitch.

Key games: USA vs Paraguay (June 12), Belgium vs Iran (June 21), two Round of 32 matches and a Quarterfinal (July 10).

AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

Capacity: 92,967 | FIFA Name: Dallas Stadium | Matches: 9 (most of any venue)

AT&T Stadium is the largest of all 16 venues. The Dallas Cowboys invested up to $350 million in upgrades. HKS Design raised the playing surface and upgraded the world’s largest HDTV video board. The retractable roof with climate control helps in the Texas summer heat.

Key games: Netherlands vs Japan (June 14), England vs Croatia (June 17), Argentina vs Austria (June 22), Jordan vs Argentina (June 27), two Round of 32 matches, Round of 16 and a Semifinal (July 14).

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)

Capacity: 71,000 to 75,000 | FIFA Name: Atlanta Stadium | Matches: 8

Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons share this venue. The grass story here is a big one. The artificial turf came out on January 31, 2026. Crews dug down 7 to 8 inches to build a true root zone. The new pitch is a hybrid blend of Kentucky blue and perennial rye grass grown in Colorado for over a year. This overhaul came after players called the Copa America 2024 pitch “a disaster.” The roof stays closed during all World Cup matches.

Key games: Spain vs Cape Verde (June 15), Spain vs Saudi Arabia (June 21), Morocco vs Haiti (June 24), Round of 32, Round of 16 and a Semifinal (July 15).

Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)

Capacity: 70,909 | FIFA Name: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | Matches: 5

The San Francisco 49ers play here in Silicon Valley. A recent $200 million renovation by Populous delivered the largest outdoor 4K video boards in the NFL. The venue holds LEED Gold certification with solar panels and a green roof.

NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)

Capacity: 72,220 | FIFA Name: Houston Stadium | Matches: 7

NRG Stadium made history as the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof. Climate control is critical in Houston’s summer heat. The venue hosts two Portugal group stage matches plus games with Germany and Netherlands.

Key games: Germany vs Curacao (June 14), Portugal vs playoff winner (June 17), Netherlands vs Tunisia (June 20), Round of 32 and Round of 16.

Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)

Capacity: 76,640 | FIFA Name: Kansas City Stadium | Matches: 6

The Kansas City Chiefs built one of sports’ loudest home environments here. Fans set the Guinness World Record at 142.2 decibels in 2014. The classic bowl design pushes noise down onto the field. This 1972 stadium is one of the oldest in the tournament.

Key games: Argentina vs Algeria (June 16), Tunisia vs Netherlands (June 25), Round of 32 and a Quarterfinal (July 11).

Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts)

Capacity: ~64,628 | FIFA Name: Boston Stadium | Matches: 7

The New England Patriots and Revolution share this venue about 30 miles from Boston. A $250 million renovation in 2023 added a 22-story Lighthouse tower with a 360-degree observation deck and the country’s largest outdoor curved video board.

The grass install started the day after the Patriots’ Super Bowl LX send-off on February 1, 2026. Crews spent six weeks removing turf and 10 inches of gravel then rebuilding with sand and porous ceramic. Sod came from New Jersey. Michigan State professor Trey Rogers has led all World Cup grass operations since 2019. Brazil and France tested the pitch on March 26, 2026.

Key games: Haiti vs Scotland (June 13), England vs Ghana (June 23), Norway vs France (June 26), Round of 32 and a Quarterfinal (July 9).

Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Capacity: 69,328 | FIFA Name: Philadelphia Stadium | Matches: 6

Locals call it “The Linc.” The Philadelphia Eagles pack this place with passionate fans. The stadium already has natural grass so it needs far fewer changes than other venues.

Key games: Tunisia vs Japan (June 20), South Africa vs South Korea (June 24), Croatia vs Ghana (June 27) and Round of 16 (July 4).

Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington)

Capacity: 69,000 | FIFA Name: Seattle Stadium | Matches: 6

The Seahawks and Sounders share this horseshoe-shaped venue. Washington state approved $19.4 million for upgrades including temporary natural grass, new backed seats, turnstiles and security cameras. The total state World Cup budget reached $46.6 million. About 750,000 visitors are expected in Seattle during the tournament.

Key highlight: USA vs Australia on June 19 is one of the most anticipated group games here.

Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, Florida)

Capacity: 65,000 to 67,518 | FIFA Name: Miami Stadium | Matches: 7

The Miami Dolphins’ home already has natural Bermuda grass. That makes it one of the few venues that does not need a turf swap. A $500 million renovation in 2016 added a roof canopy, new seats and party terraces. The venue also hosts the F1 Miami Grand Prix and Miami Open tennis.

Key games: Brazil and Portugal group matches, a Quarterfinal and the Third-place match (July 18).

Mexico Stadiums (3 Venues)

Mexico hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986. All three venues bring deep football history.

Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)

Capacity: 87,500 | FIFA Name: Estadio Ciudad de Mexico | Matches: 5

Estadio Azteca is the first stadium in history to host matches at three World Cups. The opening match on June 11 features Mexico vs South Africa.

The stadium closed in May 2024 for a massive renovation. It reopened on March 28, 2026 after 665 days. Some 2,200 workers worked around the clock. Capacity jumped from 83,000 to 87,500 after crews removed old lounges and restored the original lower stands. New upgrades include a 250-speaker sound system, two video screens, new locker rooms and a hybrid pitch. A new roof has photovoltaic panels for sustainability. About 10 kilometers of surrounding roads were repaved.

The stadium goes by Estadio Banorte after a 2025 sponsorship deal. FIFA will use Estadio Ciudad de Mexico during the tournament. About 84.6% of the public still prefers the Azteca name.

Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, Nuevo Leon)

Capacity: 53,460 | FIFA Name: Estadio Monterrey | Matches: 5

Club de Futbol Monterrey plays here. The 2015 stadium sits in Guadalupe within the Monterrey metro area and offers views of Cerro de la Silla mountain. Only minor updates were needed including new natural grass.

Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, Jalisco)

Capacity: 48,071 | FIFA Name: Estadio Guadalajara | Matches: 4

CD Guadalajara (Chivas) calls this volcano-shaped stadium home in Zapopan. This is the only venue with no knockout stage matches. New grass, LED video boards and a fresh audio system went in. The Uruguay vs Spain clash on June 26 headlines the schedule.

Canada Stadiums (2 Venues)

Canada hosts men’s World Cup matches for the first time ever.

BMO Field (Toronto, Ontario)

Capacity: ~45,000 | FIFA Name: Toronto Stadium | Matches: 5

Toronto FC’s home went through a $157.9 million renovation. The City of Toronto contributed $132.9 million. Capacity expanded from 30,000 to about 45,000 through temporary stands. BMO Field is the smallest venue at the tournament. Canada plays its opening match here on June 12. Deloitte Canada projects up to $940 million in economic impact for the Greater Toronto Area.

BC Place (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Capacity: 54,500 | FIFA Name: BC Place (keeps its name) | Matches: 7

BC Place hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics ceremonies and the 2015 Women’s World Cup final. Upgrades cost $171 to $181 million and include new elevators, dressing rooms, a replaced video scoreboard and three new hospitality spaces. Natural grass from the Fraser Valley goes in for the tournament.

Key games: Canada vs Qatar (June 18), Canada vs Switzerland (June 24), Round of 32 and Round of 16. Vancouver expects over 350,000 visitors. The FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Hastings Park in a new $104 million amphitheatre.

How FIFA Organized the 16 Host Cities by Region

FIFA split the 16 host cities into three regions so teams travel less during the group stage. Groups stay within their assigned region. Three time zones cover the schedule: Pacific, Central and Eastern.

Region	Cities	Country Split	Time Zone
Western	Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara	3 USA, 1 Canada, 1 Mexico	Pacific (UTC-7)
Central	Monterrey, Mexico City, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta	4 USA, 2 Mexico	Central (UTC-6)
Eastern	Toronto, Boston, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami	4 USA, 1 Canada	Eastern (UTC-5)

Tournament Format for 2026 World Cup

The tournament expands to 48 teams in 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance along with the 8 best third-place teams. That creates a Round of 32 for the first time ever. The total comes to 104 matches over 39 days. You can check the full schedule here.

How All 16 Stadiums Are Switching to Natural Grass

Eight stadiums normally use artificial turf: MetLife, AT&T, SoFi, Mercedes-Benz, Gillette, Lumen Field, NRG and BC Place. All eight are installing temporary natural grass.

Michigan State’s Trey Rogers and Tennessee’s John Sorochan have led the grass program since 2019. Each venue gets a different grass species. Toronto uses Kentucky bluegrass. Miami has Bermuda grass. Mexico City uses Kikuyu grass for altitude. Seattle and LA get a bluegrass-ryegrass mix.

All 16 pitches use a hybrid surface: 90 to 95 percent natural grass with 5 to 10 percent synthetic fiber. The Copa America 2024 taught organizers to install earlier and build deeper root zones.

Key Matches and Dates to Know

• June 11: Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca (opening match)
• June 12: USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium and Canada at BMO Field
• July 9 to 11: Quarterfinals in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City
• July 14: Semifinal in Dallas
• July 15: Semifinal in Atlanta
• July 18: Third-place match in Miami
• July 19: Final at MetLife Stadium

Coldplay will help produce a halftime show for the final. This is the first halftime show in World Cup history.

Stadium Rules and Requirements Set by FIFA

Every venue needs at least 40,000 seats for group games. Quarterfinal venues need 60,000. The final venue needs 80,000. All pitches must measure 105m x 68m with natural grass. Every seat must have a back.

Four stadiums have retractable roofs with climate control: Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Vancouver. SoFi in LA has a translucent canopy but no air conditioning. FIFA will schedule early matches at covered stadiums to handle summer heat.

A total of 14 of 16 stadiums use neutral city-based names during the tournament. BC Place and Estadio Azteca are the two exceptions.

How to Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Now?

Three ticket sales phases have closed. FIFA received over 500 million requests during the Random Selection Draw phase. More than one million tickets sold by February 27, 2026.

Phase 4 called the Last-Minute Sales Phase starts April 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET. This one is first come first served. No lottery. No application. Buy directly at FIFA.com/tickets. This window stays open until the tournament ends. Tickets drop on a rolling basis including same-day releases for some matches. The official Resale Marketplace reopens April 2.

Prices range from $60 (Supporter Entry Tier through federations) to $7,875 (Category 1 Final). General public group tickets start around $118. Dynamic pricing means costs shift with demand.

For a full breakdown check our complete 2026 World Cup ticket guide.

What Makes the 2026 World Cup Different

This is the first World Cup with 48 teams, three host nations and 104 matches. The tournament introduces a Round of 32 for the first time. Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host three World Cups. The final will feature the first halftime show in World Cup history.

The 39-day tournament is the longest ever. Fans will experience everything from Miami’s summer heat to Vancouver’s mild weather to Mexico City’s 7,350-foot altitude.

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