All eyes will be on North America over the summer as Canada, Mexico and the United States of America play host to the 2026 World Cup.
A total of 11 cities will be used in the USA with three in Mexico and two in Canada for the expanded 48-team World Cup.
Take a look at each venue below.
World Cup host stadiums
USA
New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
- City - East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Capacity - 82,500
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32, round of 16, final
Serving as one of the north east bases for the World Cup alongside Boston and Philadelphia, the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey was opened in 2010 and is home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets in the National Football League.
It's also hosted the Super Bowl in 2013 and a number of 2025 Club World Cup matches including the final.
The New York/New Jersey Stadium will host five group games including Panama v England as well as the World Cup final.
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
- City - Arlington, Texas
- Capacity - 80,000
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32 x2, round of 16, semi-final
Home to the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stadium is one of the few venues to feature a retractable roof at the 2026 World Cup.
Outside American football, Dallas Stadium was the venue for Jake Paul's fight with Mike Tyson in 2024 and held WresltleMania 38 in 2022.
Dallas Stadium will host the most World Cup matches with nine, including England's opening game against Croatia and what would be their semi-final if they got that far and finished second in their group.
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
- City - Kansas City, Missouri
- Capacity - 76,416
- Matches - Four group games, round of 32, quarter-final
Home to the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, Kansas City Stadium is an open-air venue. Hosting four group games, the stadium could play host to a quarter-final between Argentina and Portugal.
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
- City - Houston, Texas
- Capacity - 72,220
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32, round of 16
One of the most popular stadiums in the USA, Houston Stadium is the home ground of the Houston Texans in the NFL and has played host to the USA and Mexico national teams as well as two Super Bowls as well as WrestleMania in 2009.
Boasting a retractable roof, the venue would hold Brazil's first knockout game should they win their group.
Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- City - Atlanta, Georgia
- Capacity - 71,000
- Matches - Five group games, Round of 32, round of 16, semi-finals
Another stadium with a retractable roof, the Atlanta Stadium is the home of the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL as well as Atlanta United in MLS.
The venue held the Super Bowl in 2019 and will host again in 2028.
One of the most prominent venues at the World Cup, Atlanta Stadium will host five group games, as well as England's first knockout game and semi-final should they top their group and progress that far.
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
- City - Inglewood, California
- Capacity - 70,240
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32, round of 16, quarter-finals
The home ground of both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, the Los Angeles Stadium has also hosted the Super Bowl in 2022, WrestleMania in 2023 and the CONCACAF Gold Cup final in 2023.
The USA will be based on the west coast for their group games, with their first and last games taking place at Los Angeles Stadium. It will also host either Spain or Belgium's quarter-final should they win their group and reach that stage.
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
- City - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Capacity - 69,796
- Matches - Five group games, round of 16
The home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Stadium is another open-air venue to be used at the World Cup.
It will host five group games and one knockout game, though that may well be the round of 16 clash between France and Germany.
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
- City - Seattle, Washington
- Capacity - 69,000
- Matches - Four group games, round of 32, round of 16,
Home of the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Stadium will play host to the second of the USA's group matches, as well as a round of 16 match, potentially between Turkiye and Belgium.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
- City - Santa Clara, California
- Capacity - 68,500
- Matches - Five group games
Home of the San Francisco 49ers and two-time Super Bowl host, the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will host five group games and the round of 32 game for the winners of Group D.
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
- City - Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Capacity - 65,878
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32, quarter-final
No doubt one of the most popular World Cup locations, certainly in terms of atmosphere, the Boston Stadium -- home of the New England Patriots -- will host England's group match with Ghana as well as two of Scotland's group matches, and could be the site of a Germany/Scotland round of 32 clash.
Depending on how the draw plays out, we may also see a quarter-final there between the Netherlands and one of Germany or France.
Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)
- City - Miami Gardens, Florida
- Capacity - 64,767
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32, quarter-final, third-place play-off
Home to the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Stadium will likely see players have to contend with sweltering conditions at the partially-roofed venue.
Scotland's final group game against Brazil will be held there as well as a potential quarter-final between Brazil and England.
Mexico
Estadio Azteca
- City - Mexico City
- Capacity - 83,000
- Matches - Three group games, round of 32, round of 16
One of the most iconic grounds in football, the Azteca's place in World Cup folklore will forever remain. The site of Brazil's 4-1 win over Italy in the 1970 World Cup final, the Azteca also played host to Argentina's 2-1 win over England in 1986, when Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal and his legendary 'Goal of the Century.
The Azteca will host the opening ceremony as well as Mexico's first and third group game in addition to their round of 32 game should they win their group and their round of 16 game should they get that far.
Estadio Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)
- City - Guadalupe
- Capacity - 53,500
- Matches - Three group games, round of 32
Situated in Guadalupe on the outskirts of Monterrey, Estadio Monterrey is the home ground of CG Monterrey. The only Mexican venue not scheduled to host a Mexico game, it will play host to Scotland's round of 32 game should they finish second in Group C.
Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
- City - Zapopan
- Capacity - 54,000
- Matches - Four group games
Situated in Zapopan on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Estadio Guadalajara will play host to Mexico's second group game as well as Spain's final group game against Uruguay.
Canada
BC Place Vancouver
- City - Vancouver
- Capacity - 54,000
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32, round of 16
BC Place will play host to Canada's second and third group matches against Qatar and Switzerland as well as their round of 32 and round of 16 games should they top Group B and progress that far.
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
- City - Toronto
- Capacity - 45,000
- Matches - Five group games, round of 32
Toronto Stadium will host the opening ceremony in Canada for their first match of the tournament as well as the round of 32 game between the runners-up of Portugal's and England's group.
