World Cup 2026 venues range from retractable-roof giants to volcano-shaped home of Chivas

The 2026 World Cup will use 16 venues across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Stadium names in this preview follow Fifa’s clean-venue rules rather than sponsored titles.

BC Place in Vancouver opened in 1983 and was last renovated in 2011. It will seat 54,000 for the tournament. Matches include Australia against Turkey on 13 June, Canada against Qatar on 18 June, New Zealand against Egypt on 21 June, Switzerland against Canada on 24 June and New Zealand against Belgium on 26 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 2 July and a round-of-16 match on 7 July. The stadium’s cable-supported retractable roof is the largest of its kind. Reports indicate the roof will stay closed during the World Cup to protect the imported natural grass.

Seattle Stadium, known locally as Lumen Field, opened in 2002 and will hold 69,000 spectators. Games include Belgium against Egypt on 15 June, the United States against Australia on 19 June, Bosnia and Herzegovina against Qatar on 24 June and Egypt against Iran on 26 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 1 July and a round-of-16 match on 6 July. The venue sits on the former Kingdome site and features a partial roof, the Hawk’s Nest seating area and public art including Earth Dialogue by Bob Houzous.

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, or Levi’s Stadium, opened in 2014 in Santa Clara and will seat 71,000. Matches include Qatar against Switzerland on 13 June, Austria against Jordan on 17 June, Turkey against Paraguay on 19 June, Jordan against Algeria on 22 June and Paraguay against Australia on 25 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 1 July. The upper deck faces the afternoon sun, and past games have produced heat-related issues for fans.

Los Angeles Stadium, known as SoFi Stadium, opened in 2020 in Inglewood at a cost of about $5 billion. It will hold 70,000. Games include the United States against Paraguay on 12 June, Iran against New Zealand on 15 June, Switzerland against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 18 June, Belgium against Iran on 21 June and Turkey against the United States on 25 June. It also hosts two round-of-32 matches and a quarter-final. A semi-clear canopy covers the structure, and several rows of seats were removed to meet Fifa pitch dimensions.

Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan opened in 2010 and will seat 48,000. Matches include South Korea against Czechia on 11 June, Mexico against South Korea on 18 June, Colombia against the Democratic Republic of Congo on 23 June and Uruguay against Spain on 26 June. The exterior resembles an erupting volcano set into a grass-covered hill.

Mexico City Stadium, commonly called Estadio Azteca, opened in 1966 and will seat 83,000. Matches include Mexico against South Africa on 11 June, Uzbekistan against Colombia on 17 June and Czechia against Mexico on 24 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 30 June and a round-of-16 match on 5 July. The stadium hosted World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986.

Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe opened in 2015 and will seat 53,500. Matches include Sweden against Tunisia on 14 June, Tunisia against Japan on 21 June and South Africa against South Korea on 24 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 29 June. Fans in the upper decks have views of Cerro de la Silla.

Houston Stadium, or NRG Stadium, opened in 2002 and will seat 72,000. Matches include Germany against Curaçao on 14 June, Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo on 17 June, the Netherlands against Sweden on 20 June, Portugal against Uzbekistan on 23 June and Cape Verde against Saudi Arabia on 26 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 29 June and a round-of-16 match on 4 July. The retractable roof is expected to stay closed for World Cup matches.

Dallas Stadium, known as AT&T Stadium, opened in 2009 in Arlington and will seat 94,000. Matches include the Netherlands against Japan on 14 June, England against Croatia on 17 June, Argentina against Austria on 22 June, Japan against Sweden on 25 June and Jordan against Argentina on 27 June. It also hosts three round-of-32 matches, a round-of-16 match and a semi-final. The retractable roof is expected to remain closed.

Kansas City Stadium, or Arrowhead Stadium, opened in 1972 and was last renovated in 2010. It will seat 73,000. Matches include Argentina against Algeria on 16 June, Ecuador against Curaçao on 20 June, Tunisia against the Netherlands on 25 June and Algeria against Austria on 27 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 3 July and a quarter-final on 11 July. It is the oldest World Cup venue in the United States.

Atlanta Stadium, or Mercedes-Benz Stadium, opened in 2017 and will seat 75,000. Matches include Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June, Czechia against South Africa on 18 June, Spain against Saudi Arabia on 21 June, Morocco against Haiti on 24 June and the Democratic Republic of Congo against Uzbekistan on 27 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 1 July, a round-of-16 match on 7 July and a semi-final on 15 July. Its retractable roof has a pinwheel design.

Miami Stadium, or Hard Rock Stadium, opened in 1987 in Miami Gardens and will seat 65,000. Matches include Saudi Arabia against Uruguay on 15 June, Uruguay against Cape Verde on 21 June, Scotland against Brazil on 24 June and Colombia against Portugal on 27 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 3 July, a quarter-final on 11 July and the third-place match on 18 July. The venue has undergone multiple renovations and name changes.

Toronto Stadium, or BMO Field, opened in 2007 and was expanded in 2016. It will seat 45,000. Matches include Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 June, Ghana against Panama on 17 June, Germany against Côte d’Ivoire on 20 June, Panama against Croatia on 23 June and Senegal against Iraq on 26 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 2 July. Temporary seating will be added for the tournament.

Boston Stadium, or Gillette Stadium, opened in 2002 in Foxborough and will seat 65,000. Matches include Iraq against Norway on 16 June, Scotland against Morocco on 19 June, England against Ghana on 23 June and Norway against France on 26 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 29 June and a quarter-final on 9 July. A slice was cut from the seating bowl to create a grand entrance.

Philadelphia Stadium, or Lincoln Financial Field, opened in 2003 and will seat 69,000. Matches include Côte d’Ivoire against Ecuador on 14 June, Brazil against Haiti on 19 June, France against Iraq on 22 June, Curaçao against Côte d’Ivoire on 25 June and Croatia against Ghana on 27 June. It also hosts a round-of-16 match on 4 July. The venue sits beside Interstate 95 and is served by regional rail.

New York/New Jersey Stadium, or MetLife Stadium, opened in 2010 in East Rutherford and will seat 82,500. Matches include Brazil against Morocco on 13 June, France against Senegal on 16 June, Norway against Senegal on 22 June, Ecuador against Germany on 25 June and Panama against England on 27 June. It also hosts a round-of-32 match on 30 June, a round-of-16 match on 5 July and the final on 19 July. The open-air venue has no retractable roof.