2026 World Cup venues guide: 16 stadiums across three countries

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Three different countries feature in our 2026 World Cup venues guide , with a total of 16 stadiums across the United States , Mexico and Canada staging 104 matches.

With the northernmost city of Vancouver almost 3,000 miles away from Mexico City, teams will have to negotiate some wildly contrasting playing conditions.

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United States

Atlanta

ATLANTA

Out-of-competition name: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Capacity: 75,000

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32, 1 last 16, 1 semi-final

Info: Home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, the stadium will host European champions Spain’s opening two matches, and will be where England play in the last 32 if they top Group L.

Boston

BOSTON

Out-of-competition name: Gillette Stadium

Capacity: 65,000

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32, 1 quarter-final

Info: The New England Patriots’ home will have a strong British flavour in the group phase – Scotland play their opening two games at the venue in Foxborough, while England’s second game against Ghana is here too.

Dallas

DALLAS

Out-of-competition name: AT&T Stadium

Capacity: 94,000

Matches: 5 group, 2 last 32, 1 last 16, 1 semi-final

Info: England kick off their campaign here against Croatia on June 17. Features a retractable roof, which will be crucial in the Texas heat. Home to the Dallas Cowboys.

Houston

HOUSTON

Out-of-competition name: NRG Stadium

Capacity: 72,000

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32, 1 last 16

Info: Will there be a huge upset when Germany face World Cup debutants Curacao at this venue on June 14? The home of the Houston Texans also stages Portugal's games against DR Congo and Uzbekistan.

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Kansas City

KANSAS CITY

Out-of-competition name: Arrowhead Stadium

Capacity: 73,000

Matches: 4 group, 1 last 32, 1 quarter-final

Info: Holders Argentina kick off their defence here against Algeria on June 16, at the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES

Out-of-competition name: SoFi Stadium

Capacity: 70,000

Matches: 5 group, 2 last 32, 1 quarter-final

Info: The newest World Cup venue, having opened in September 2020. The US begin their campaign here against Paraguay on June 12.

Betting Odds

2026 World Cup Betting Odds

Result

Odds

Chance

Spain

4/1

20%

France

9/2

18.2%

England

6/1

14.3%

Brazil

8/1

11.1%

Argentina

8/1

11/1%

Portugal

10/1

9.1%

*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.

Spain are the 4/1 favourites to win the World Cup but France (9/2), England (6/1), Brazil (8/1), Argentina (8/1) and Portugal (10/1) will also consider themselves in contention too.

Miami

MIAMI

Out-of-competition name: Hard Rock Stadium

Capacity: 65,000

Matches: 4 group, 1 last 32, 1 quarter-final

Info: Two of the most anticipated group-stage matches will be played here – Scotland v Brazil on June 24 and Portugal v Colombia on June 27. More used to staging Miami Dolphins matches in the NFL.

New York/New Jersey

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

Out-of-competition name: MetLife Stadium

Capacity: 82,500

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32, 1 last 16, final

Info: All eyes will be on East Rutherford for the final on July 19. Before that, the stadium will host Brazil’s opener against Morocco on June 13 and England’s final group game against Panama on June 27.

Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA

Out-of-competition name: Lincoln Financial Field

Capacity: 69,000

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 16

Info: The Philadelphia Eagles’ home will host former champions Brazil and France once each, plus 2018 finalists Croatia.

San Francisco/Bay Arena

SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA

Out-of-competition name: Levi’s Stadium

Capacity: 71,000

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32

Info: Another NFL stadium – this one the home of the 49ers. The US will play their first knockout match here if they can top a tough-looking group.

Seattle

SEATTLE

Out-of-competition name: Lumen Field

Capacity: 69,000

Matches: 4 group, 1 last 32, 1 last 16

Info: Home of 2026 Super Bowl winners the Seattle Seahawks, this is where the US will play their second group game against Australia.

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MEXICO

Guadalajara

GUADALAJARA

Out-of-competition name: Akron Stadium

Capacity: 48,000

Matches: 4 group

Info: Venue for Mexico’s second group game against South Korea and the home of Liga MX giants Chivas de Guadalajara.

Mexico City

MEXICO CITY

Out-of-competition name: Banorte Stadium

Capacity: 83,000

Matches: 3 group, 1 last 32, 1 last 16

Info: Known worldwide as the Azteca, the stadium will host its third World Cup opening match on June 11 when Mexico take on South Africa. If Mexico and England top their groups and progress, they would meet here in the last 16 on July 5.

Monterrey

MONTERREY

Out-of-competition name: BBVA Bancomer Stadium

Capacity: 53,500

Matches: 3 group, 1 last 32

Info: Home of Liga MX side Monterrey, two-time finalists the Netherlands could pay a visit in the last 32 if they top Group F.

CANADA

Toronto

TORONTO

Out-of-competition name: BMO Field

Capacity: 45,000

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32

Info: The stadium serves as the home ground for Major League Soccer side Toronto FC and regularly stages Canada national team matches in football and rugby union.

Vancouver

VANCOUVER

Out-of-competition name: BC Place

Capacity: 48,821

Matches: 5 group, 1 last 32, 1 last 16

Info: Canada will play their final two group games here, plus their first two knockout matches if they top the pool. Home to the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS team.

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