📌 Host City Navigation (click to jump)

• 🗽 New York / New Jersey
• 🎬 Los Angeles
• 🤠 Dallas
• 🌮 Mexico City
• 🏔️ Vancouver
• 🍁 Toronto

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🗽 New York / New Jersey

• Stadium name: MetLife Stadium
• Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA – core of the New York metropolitan area
• Capacity: 82,500 (fully enclosed design, expandable)
• Role in tournament: 🏆 2026 World Cup Final venue – also hosts semi-finals and multiple knockout matches
• Match schedule (confirmed):
  • Group stage matches (including potential USA games)
  • Round of 16
  • Semi-finals
  • Final: July 19, 2026 (local time)
• Stadium highlights: Home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, hosted Super Bowl 2014. Features modern suites, excellent transportation (only 8 miles from Manhattan), and a state-of-the-art playing surface.

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🎬 Los Angeles

• Stadium name: SoFi Stadium
• Location: Inglewood, California, USA
• Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to over 100,000 for major events)
• Role in tournament: Semi-final venue; hosts several group stage matches and key knockout games
• Match schedule:
  • Group stage (4-5 matches)
  • Round of 32
  • Quarter-finals
  • Semi-finals: July 14/15, 2026 (local time)
• Stadium highlights: Futuristic architectural marvel with a 360-degree double-sided Oculus screen. Hosted Super Bowl 2022 and will host the 2028 Olympic opening/closing ceremonies. Known for its state-of-the-art technology and VIP experience.

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🤠 Dallas

• Stadium name: AT&T Stadium
• Location: Arlington, Texas, USA (Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex)
• Capacity: 105,000 – largest-capacity stadium for 2026 World Cup (expandable)
• Role in tournament: Semi-final venue; also hosts key USA group matches and multiple knockout rounds
• Match schedule:
  • Group stage (including possible USA matches)
  • Round of 16, Quarter-finals
  • Semi-finals: July 14/15, 2026 (local time)
• Stadium highlights: Home of the Dallas Cowboys. One of the largest domed stadiums globally, featuring the world's largest 4K video screen. Retractable roof, capacity exceeding 100,000, creating an electrifying atmosphere.

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🌮 Mexico City

• Stadium name: Estadio Azteca
• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Capacity: 87,523 (largest stadium in Mexico)
• Role in tournament: 🎤 2026 World Cup Opening Match venue – Legendary stadium, the only venue to have hosted two World Cup finals (1970, 1986)
• Match schedule:
  • Opening Match: June 11, 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa (local time)
  • Group stage matches (all three Mexico home group games)
  • Round of 32 & Round of 16
• Stadium highlights: High-altitude “fortress” at ~2,200 meters above sea level. Iconic site of Maradona’s “Hand of God” and Goal of the Century. Fully renovated for 2026, preserving its legendary status.

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🏔️ Vancouver

• Stadium name: BC Place Stadium
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Capacity: 54,500 (retractable roof)
• Role in tournament: Only host city in Western Canada; hosts Canada’s group matches and several crucial fixtures
• Match schedule:
  • Group stage (including host nation Canada matches)
  • Round of 32
  • Round of 16
• Stadium highlights: Canada’s largest air-supported domed stadium with a retractable white Teflon roof. Hosted the 2015 Women’s World Cup final. Located on the shores of False Creek in downtown Vancouver, offering stunning waterfront views.

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🍁 Toronto

• Stadium name: BMO Field
• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Capacity: 45,736 (expanded for the 2026 World Cup)
• Role in tournament: Main stadium in Canada’s largest city; hosts Canada’s group matches and several knockout games
• Match schedule:
  • Group stage (Canada matches)
  • Round of 32
  • Round of 16 and potentially a quarter-final
• Stadium highlights: Home of Toronto FC. Located at Exhibition Place, close to Lake Ontario. Renovations added temporary seating to boost capacity, blending the city skyline into the matchday experience. Designed to leave a lasting soccer legacy.

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Summary: The 2026 World Cup features 16 host cities in total. The six above are the most iconic: New York (Final), Mexico City (Opening Match), Los Angeles/Dallas (Semi-finals), and Vancouver/Toronto (Canadian host cities). All venues are world-class modern stadiums ready to host 48 teams and 104 matches in the greatest soccer spectacle on earth.