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World Cup 2026 Stadiums — FAQs
How many stadiums are in the 2026 World Cup?
16 venues across three countries: 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
Which stadium is hosting the 2026 World Cup Final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey hosts the Final on Sunday, July 19, 2026. It is the largest and most prominent venue in the 2026 tournament.
What is the largest stadium in the 2026 World Cup?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City holds approximately 87,523 fans and is technically the largest by raw seat count. MetLife Stadium (~82,500) is the largest US venue and hosts the Final.
What is the smallest stadium in the 2026 World Cup?
BMO Field in Toronto, Canada is the smallest venue at approximately 30,000 capacity. It will be temporarily expanded for the World Cup.
Which 2026 World Cup stadium has hosted a World Cup before?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the only venue with prior World Cup Final history, having hosted the 1970 Final (Brazil 4-1 Italy) and the 1986 Final (Argentina 3-2 West Germany). Giants Stadium (predecessor to MetLife) hosted 1994 World Cup games on the same site.
How many games does each stadium host?
Game allocations depend on stadium capacity and FIFA decisions. Larger venues like MetLife, AT&T Stadium, and Azteca will host the most games including knockout rounds. All stadiums host a minimum of group stage games.
Which stadium is hosting the 2026 World Cup opening match?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey hosts the opening match on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
How many games does MetLife Stadium host?
MetLife Stadium hosts the highest-profile games in the tournament: the opening match on June 11 and the Final on July 19, plus multiple other games. It is the flagship venue of the entire tournament.
Are the 2026 World Cup stadiums NFL stadiums?
Most US venues double as NFL homes: MetLife (Giants/Jets), AT&T Stadium (Cowboys), SoFi (Rams/Chargers), Hard Rock (Dolphins), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Falcons), NRG Stadium (Texans), Arrowhead (Chiefs), Lincoln Financial (Eagles), Lumen Field (Seahawks), Gillette Stadium (Patriots).
What is MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey — about 8 miles from midtown Manhattan. It holds approximately 82,500 fans, is shared by the NY Giants and NY Jets, and hosts both the 2026 World Cup opening match and the Final on July 19.
What is AT&T Stadium?
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is home to the Dallas Cowboys. It holds approximately 80,000 fans and hosts the 2026 World Cup Semifinal on July 14 in addition to group stage and knockout games.
What is SoFi Stadium?
SoFi Stadium is in Inglewood, California (Los Angeles area) — home to the LA Rams and LA Chargers. It holds approximately 70,240 fans and hosts multiple 2026 World Cup games.
What is Hard Rock Stadium?
Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens, Florida — home to the Miami Dolphins. It holds approximately 65,326 fans and hosts multiple World Cup games including the Third Place Match on July 18, 2026.
What is Estadio Azteca?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the most historic soccer stadium in the Western Hemisphere. It holds approximately 87,523 fans and is the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup Finals (1970, 1986). In 2026, it hosts Mexico group stage games and other matches.
Which stadium hosts the most World Cup 2026 games?
MetLife Stadium (opening + Final + multiple others), AT&T Stadium (Semifinal + others), and SoFi Stadium are expected to host the most games given their size and importance in the tournament structure.
What are the World Cup 2026 stadiums in Mexico?
Mexico's three venues: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, ~87,523 capacity), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, ~53,500), and Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, ~49,850).
What are the World Cup 2026 stadiums in Canada?
Canada's two venues: BMO Field (Toronto, ~30,000 — being expanded) and BC Place (Vancouver, ~54,500 with retractable roof).
Which World Cup 2026 stadiums are in California?
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (Los Angeles area) and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area) are the two California venues for the 2026 World Cup.
Is Levi's Stadium hosting World Cup 2026 games?
Yes. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California — home of the San Francisco 49ers — hosts multiple 2026 World Cup games. It holds approximately 68,500 fans.