Sixteen cities share hosting duties — eleven in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. Between them they cover four time zones and climates ranging from the humid Gulf Coast to the mile-high air of Mexico City, which is part of what makes scheduling, travel and squad rotation such a factor in 2026.
United States (11 cities)
- Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston (Foxborough) — Gillette Stadium
- Dallas (Arlington) — AT&T Stadium
- Houston — NRG Stadium
- Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium
- Los Angeles (Inglewood) — SoFi Stadium
- Miami (Miami Gardens) — Hard Rock Stadium
- New York / New Jersey (East Rutherford) — MetLife Stadium
- Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara) — Levi's Stadium
- Seattle — Lumen Field
Mexico (3 cities)
- Mexico City — Estadio Azteca
- Guadalajara — Estadio Akron
- Monterrey — Estadio BBVA
Canada (2 cities)
- Toronto — BMO Field
- Vancouver — BC Place
Opening match and final
The tournament kicks off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 11 June 2026 — the historic ground becomes the first stadium to stage matches at three different men's World Cups. The final is held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on 19 July 2026, the largest of the host venues by capacity.
Knowing where matches are played is more useful than it sounds for predictions: altitude in Mexico City, heat and humidity in Houston and Miami, and long cross-country travel between rounds all quietly shape results once the knockouts begin.
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