FIFA World Cup 2026 · last reviewed 26 September 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities and venues

FIFA named 16 host cities for 2026: 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. Matches were played in NFL and Liga MX / MLS venues that FIFA listed. FIFA announced the opening match for Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) and the final for MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey). Capacity and naming-rights labels can change; confirm a stadium’s current name on the club or FIFA venue page.

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Who this page is for

Students and fans who search host city, stadium and “where was the World Cup played”.

What this page is not

Not a ticket shop and not a live attendance tracker.

Useful facts

United States (11): Atlanta, Boston (Foxborough), Dallas (Arlington), Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles (Inglewood), Miami, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford), Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay (Santa Clara), Seattle.
Mexico (3): Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Guadalajara / Zapopan (Estadio Akron), Monterrey / Guadalupe (Estadio BBVA).
Canada (2): Toronto (BMO Field), Vancouver (BC Place).
FIFA announced the opening at Azteca and the final at MetLife — check FIFA.com if a later circular changed a venue.

FAQs

How many host cities did FIFA name for 2026?

16 host cities: 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada.

Where did FIFA place the opening match?

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — as FIFA announced.

Where did FIFA place the final?

MetLife Stadium in the New York / New Jersey host city — as FIFA announced.

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.