FIFA has unveiled the 16 stadiums that will host matches at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across 16 venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico. A total of 104 matches will be played over 39 days.
The venues hosting the matches include both modern stadiums, such as Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, and the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, which hosted the finals of the 1970 and 1986 World Cups.
The organisers note that conditions for the teams may vary significantly depending on the venue. High temperatures and high humidity are expected in Miami and Monterrey, whilst in Vancouver and Seattle the weather is expected to be considerably cooler. Meanwhile, in Atlanta, Dallas and Houston, stadiums with closed roofs and air-conditioning systems will be used.
A unique feature of the tournament will be the use of temporary natural grass pitches at eight venues that are usually fitted with artificial turf. Such pitches will be laid in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Seattle and Vancouver.
Dallas Stadium will host the most matches of the tournament. Nine matches will take place at this venue, including one of the semi-finals. Eight matches will be held at Los Angeles Stadium, Atlanta Stadium and New York New Jersey Stadium.
The tournament final is scheduled for 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. The opening match will take place on 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The list of host cities includes Vancouver, Seattle, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Arlington, Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Foxborough, Philadelphia and East Rutherford.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament in history to be hosted by three countries simultaneously.
