The 2026 World Cup will have three hosts for the first time, the United States, Mexico and Canada, in history and the competition will have 104 games, a record for the tournament
The 2026 World Cup will have three hosts for the first time (United States, Mexico and Canada) in history and the 104 competition games, a record for the tournament, will be played in 16 stadiums across the three North American countries.
The United States will host the most games, 78 not total, including all quarter-finals and the final at MetLife Stadium, just outside New York, one of 11 stadiums in the United States.
O Mexico will host 13 matchesincluding the opening game at the capital’s legendary Azteca Stadium, one of three stadiums in the country that will host games at this World Cup, while Canada will also host 13 matches, but at just two venues.
USA
. MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (82,500 seats)
Opened in 2010, the stadium will host the final of the competition, a year after being the venue for Chelsea’s Club World Cup title last year.
In total, eight of the 104 games at this year’s World Cup will be played at this stadium located in New Jersey, on the outskirts of New York.
To arrive by train, fans will have to pay at least US$105 (R$514 at current exchange rates) for a round trip, compared to around US$12.90 (R$63) under normal conditions.
. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (65.000 lugares)
Hosting the Miami Tennis Masters 1000 since 2019, the venue will host the dispute for third place, the last of the seven matches it will host, including one from Brazil in the first phase.
In 2024, the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed by more than an hour due to incidents around the stadium, after some fans tried to force entry.
. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (75,000 seats)
A true architectural jewel, this stadium, equipped with a retractable roof and a 360-degree screen, will host two of Spain’s group stage matches and a semi-final.
. AT&T Stadium, Dallas (94.000 lugares)
In this 2,300 square meter stadium, the largest in the World Cup, England and Croatia will face each other in the group stage, in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, won by the Croatians (2-1 in extra time).
. Gillette Stadium, Boston (65.000 lugares)
After defeating Brazil in March at this same stadium, the French team will face Norway here to end their participation in the group stage.
Renovated for the World Cup, the stadium is usually home to the New England Patriots football team.
. SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (70,000 seats)
Opened in 2020, this stadium will host eight matches of the 2026 World Cup, before hosting the opening and closing ceremonies of the next Olympic Games, two years from now.
. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (73.000 lugares)
Considered the loudest sports venue in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, with a sound level of 142.2 decibels recorded during an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots in 2014.
. Lumen Field, Seattle (69.000 lugares)
Shaped like a horseshoe, this stadium located in Seattle Harbor offers stunning views of the city’s skyscrapers.
. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (69,000 seats)
Opened with a friendly between Manchester United and Barcelona in 2003, this stadium will host a Brazil game and a France game in the first phase.
. NRG Stadium, Houston (72.000 lugares)
The first NFL stadium to have a retractable roof, this venue, opened in 2002, regularly hosts games for the United States and Mexico national teams.
. Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (71,000 seats)
Home to the last Super Bowl and Bad Bunny’s halftime show, this stadium in California is 62 km from the city of San Francisco.
MEXICO
. Azteca Stadium, Mexico City (83,000 seats)
Located at an altitude of 2,240 meters, it was the stage for the world titles won by Pelé’s Brazil (1970) and Diego Maradona’s Argentina (1986).
This legendary stadium, supported by its 66 iconic reinforced concrete columns, will host the opening match of a World Cup for the third time, with the participation of the teams of Mexico and South Africa.
. BBVA Stadium, Monterrey (53,500 seats)
Opened in 2015, this modern, low-energy space offers viewers a magnificent view of the mountainous landscape of Cerro de la Silla.
. Akron Stadium, Guadalajara (48,000 seats)
Built on high ground and with a roof reminiscent of the Stade de France, this stadium, like the one in Monterrey, will only host four games, including Spain x Uruguay in Group H.
CANADA
. Canada BC Place, Vancouver (54,000 seats)
The stadium that hosted the 2015 Women’s World Cup final, which the United States won 5-2 against Japan, will host two of Canada’s three group stage matches, against Qatar and Switzerland.
. BMO Field, Toronto (45,000 seats)
The smallest of the 16 World Cup stadiums, BMO Field, normally seats just 28,000. To comply with FIFA standards, it was necessary to build two stands behind the goals, adding 17,000 seats.
