FIFA World Cup 2026 · last reviewed 26 September 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States

In the United States the game is usually called soccer; the event is still the FIFA World Cup. FIFA listed 11 US host cities. The final was placed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York / New Jersey host). USMNT is the common short name for the men’s national team — this page does not invent their 2026 knockout path. Stadiums are NFL venues FIFA approved for the tournament.

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Who this page is for

US readers searching soccer World Cup, USMNT, or a city name plus World Cup.

What this page is not

Not a USMNT match report and not a copy of the Mexico page.

Useful facts

Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Boston area — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Dallas area — AT&T Stadium, Arlington.
Houston — NRG Stadium.
Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium (GEHA Field at Arrowhead).
Los Angeles area — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood.
Miami area — Hard Rock Stadium.
New York / New Jersey — MetLife Stadium (FIFA final venue).
Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field.
San Francisco Bay — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara.
Seattle — Lumen Field.

FAQs

How many US host cities did FIFA name?

11.

Did the US host the final?

FIFA placed the final at MetLife Stadium in the New York / New Jersey host city.

Do Americans say football or soccer?

Everyday US English usually says soccer; FIFA and much of the world say football.

Sources and references

Last reviewed 26 September 2026. Dates, venues and format were checked against FIFA’s public tournament information. We do not invent 2026 scores or a champion.