The FIFA World Cup is the most awaited and prestigious competition in football. If the fans aren’t aware, where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be played? It is going to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Since the 2002 World Cup, this time it will be more than one nation that is hosting the World Cup. The tournament starts on 11th June 2026, whereas the big day, the final, is on 19th July.
This year’s FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition, and the number of teams participating in the tournament has also increased. Till the last edition, which was in 2022, a total of 32 teams participated in the competition, whereas this season, the number of teams participating has increased to forty-eight.
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Where Will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Be Played?
The United States of America, Mexico, and Canada are the host nations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. There are sixteen venues across sixteen different cities that will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Let us look at all the venues of the 2026 World Cup, nation by nation:
United States of America
AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
It is the largest stadium in the FIFA World Cup. The stadium can accomodate more than 92,000 fans and the limit can expand to 105,000 as well. They will also host the Semi Final 1 of this World Cup. It is the home stdium of Dallas Cowboys in the NFL and hosted many global events as well.
MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
This stadium in New jersey is one of the biggest stadium of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as it hold a capacity of over 82,000. It serves as the home ground for the New York Giants and New York Jets in the National Football League. The stadium is also the venue of the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
It is the home stadium of Inter Miami in Major League Soccer where Lionel Messi plays. It has a capacity of more than 65,000. The stadium also has hosted events such as Super Bowls and the Miami Open. This stadium will host the third place match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
The stadium located in Atlanta is one of the most advanced in techologically. It has a total capacity of 75,000. This stadium is the home stadium of Atlanta United FC in the Major League Soccer. It also the venue for the second Semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
SoFi Stadium
- Capacity: 70,240
- Location: Los Angeles
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
- Capacity: 76,416
- Location: Kansas City
Gillette Stadium
- Capacity: 70,000
- Location: Boston
NRG Stadium
- Capacity: 80,000
- Location: Houston
Lumen Field
- Capacity: 72,000
- Location: Seattle
Levi’s Stadium
- Capacity: 70,909
- Location: Santa Clara, California
Lincoln Financial Field
- Capacity: 69,328
- Location: Philadelphia
Mexico
Estadio Banorte (Mexico City)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins at this venue. This is the second biggest stadium of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in terms of capacity. Eventually, it can accomodate more than 87,000 fans at one time. It is the come stadium of Club America in the Mexican League as well as the home for the Mexican National Team.
Estadio BBVA
- Capacity: 53,500
- Location: Monterrey
Estadio Akron
- Capacity: 49,850
- Location: Guadalajara
Canada
BMO Field (Toronto)
The first game in Canada will be hosted by this stadium. It will be a game of group B. The stadium has a capacity of nearly 45,000. It is the home stadium of Toronto FC in the Major League Soccer and also the home stadium for Canada Women’s National Football Team.
BC Place
- Capacity: 54,500
- Location: Vancouver
