The biggest football tournament returns as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across three countries. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will host matches from June 11 to July 19, with an expanded pool of 48 teams fighting to be crowned world champions. Here is a detailed breakdown of the 16 stadium venues and 16 cities hosting the event.
Atlanta, Georgia (USA): Capacity 75,000, built 2017. Hosts 8 matches including a semifinal. Spain, the reigning European champions, will play two group games here. The stadium features a retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video display.
Foxborough, Massachusetts (USA): Capacity 65,000, built 2002. 7 matches including England vs Ghana. Boasts the largest outdoor HD video board in the country (22,000 sq ft).
Arlington, Texas (USA): The largest stadium with 94,000 seats, built 2009. Hosts 9 matches (5 group, 4 knockout) including a semifinal. Known as "Jerry World," it features 25,000 sq ft of video displays.
Houston, Texas (USA): Capacity 72,000, built 2002. First NFL facility with a retractable roof. 7 matches including Portugal and Germany games. Famous for its "Bull Pen" section.
Kansas City, Missouri (USA): Capacity 73,000, built 1972. 6 matches including a semifinal. Certified as the loudest outdoor sports venue in the world (142.2 decibels).
Inglewood, California (USA): The newest venue, capacity 70,000, opened 2020. The US team will play two group games here. Will host the opening ceremony of the 2028 LA Olympics.
Miami Gardens, Florida (USA): Capacity 65,000, built 1987. 7 matches including the bronze final. Has hosted six Super Bowls and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix.
East Rutherford, New Jersey (USA): Capacity 82,500, built 2010. 8 matches including the final on July 19. Known as MetLife Stadium, it hosted the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA): Capacity 69,000, built 2003. 6 matches. Located on the banks of the Delaware River.
Santa Clara, California (USA): Capacity 71,000, built 2014. 6 matches. Located 40 miles south of San Francisco.
Seattle, Washington (USA): Capacity 69,000, built 2002. 6 matches. Features a distinctive horseshoe shape with views of the city skyline.
Toronto, Ontario (Canada): Capacity 45,000, built 2007. First Canadian venue to host a match. Has an English Premier League-style roof canopy.
Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada): Capacity 54,000, built 1983. 7 matches including two Canada group games. Hosted the 2015 Women's World Cup final.
Mexico City (Mexico): Capacity 83,000, built 1966. 5 matches including the opener (Mexico vs South Africa). First stadium to host three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
Zapopan, Jalisco (Mexico): Capacity 48,000, built 2010. 4 matches. Known as Estadio Akron, home of Liga MX side CD Guadalajara.
Source: www.aljazeera.com