VENUE GUIDE
World Cup 2026 stadiums and host cities
World Cup 2026 is played in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The tournament's geography is one of its defining features: teams and fans move across three countries, multiple time zones and a wide range of stadium environments.
Stadium information is useful before kick-off because venue, local weather and travel distance can affect preparation, attendance and the way supporters plan a match day.
Host city list
Region
Host cities
Canada
Toronto and Vancouver.
Mexico
Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey.
United States
Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.
Which stadium hosts the opening match?
The opening match is scheduled for Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. FIFA lists Mexico vs South Africa as the tournament opener.
Which stadium hosts the final?
The final is scheduled for New York New Jersey on 19 July 2026. You can use the tournament overview, knockout bracket and match detail page to check final venue information as the tournament approaches.
What venue details are useful on match pages?
- Stadium and host city.
- Local kickoff time and user's local time.
- Weather conditions near kickoff.
- Attendance and referee once available.
- Links to venue-specific fixture lists.
How to read venue names
FIFA uses tournament venue names such as Mexico City Stadium, Toronto Stadium and New York New Jersey Stadium. These names may differ from the stadium names fans use in domestic football or other sports, so it is best to follow FIFA's tournament naming on schedule and fixture pages.
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