The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest edition in the history of the competition, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Spain emerged as champions after defeating Argentina in the final.
From historic grounds like Estadio Azteca to modern arenas such as SoFi Stadium, the 16 venues will serve as the stage for a tournament expected to redefine the global football experience.
1. AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas, USA
Capacity: Approximately 94,000 people
Opened: 2009
2. MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: Approximately 82,500 people
Opened: 2010
3. Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Capacity: Approximately 75,000 people
Opened: August 2017
4. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Capacity: Approximately 73,000 people
Opened: 1972
5. NRG Stadium — Houston, Texas, USA
Capacity: Approximately 72,220 people
Opened: 2002
6. Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California, USA
Capacity: Approximately 71,000 people
Opened: July 2014
7. SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles, California, USA
Capacity: Approximately 70,000 people
Opened: 2020
8. Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Capacity: Approximately 69,000 people
Opened: 2003
9. Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington, USA
Capacity: Approximately 69,000 people
Opened: 2002
10. Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Capacity: Approximately 65,878 people
Opened: 2002
11. Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Capacity: Approximately 65,000 people
Opened: 1987 (major renovations completed between 2016 and 2023)
12. BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Capacity: Approximately 45,000 people
Opened: 2007
13. BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Capacity: Approximately 54,500 people
Opened: 1983 (renovated)
14. Estadio Azteca — Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: Approximately 83,000 people
Opened: 1966
15. Estadio BBVA — Monterrey, Mexico
Capacity: Approximately 53,500 people
Opened: 2015
16. Estadio Akron — Zapopan/Guadalajara, Mexico
Capacity: Approximately 48,000 people
Opened: 2010
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