A Tournament Spanning Three Nations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first time in history that three nations co-host the tournament. From the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, here is everything you need to know about the 16 World Cup venues.
Host Cities & Stadiums
Mexico (3 venues)
- Estadio Azteca โ Mexico City (87,523 capacity): The legendary home of Mexican football, and one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Altitude of 2,240m makes this a true fortress for El Tri.
- Estadio Akron โ Guadalajara (49,850 capacity): Home of Club Guadalajara (Chivas). Known for its passionate fan culture.
- Estadio BBVA โ Monterrey (53,500 capacity): A modern marvel with retractable roof and pitch views from every seat.
Canada (2 venues)
- BMO Field โ Toronto (45,500 capacity): Canada's national stadium, recently renovated for major football events.
- BC Place โ Vancouver (54,500 capacity): A fully retractable roof stadium with stunning mountain views.
United States (11 venues)
The US contributes the largest share with SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), NRG Stadium (Houston), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Gillette Stadium (Boston), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), Lumen Field (Seattle), Levi Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), and Cotton Bowl Stadium (Dallas).
Match Distribution
Each host nation guarantees 10 group stage matches in their territory, with knockout rounds distributed across the three countries based on scheduling logistics.