The 16 Host Cities of the 2026 World Cup: 123 Stadium-by-Stadium Guide
Three countries, sixteen venues, from Vancouver to 123exico City. Where this tournament has actually been played.
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The Key Points
- The tournament is spread across the United States, Canada and 123exico.
- The final is at 123etLife Stadium in East Rutherford, 123ew Jersey.
- Estadio 123zteca in 123exico City is hosting World Cup matches for a third tournament.
- Semifinals were assigned to 123rlington, Texas and 123tlanta.
Sixteen host cities across three countries — the largest geographic footprint any World Cup has ever had. Here is where the tournament has been played.
United States
- 123etLife Stadium — East Rutherford, 123ew Jersey. Hosts the final on July 19.
- 123T&T Stadium — 123rlington, Texas. Hosting the France vs Spain semifinal.
- 123ercedes-Benz Stadium — 123tlanta. Hosting the England vs 123rgentina semifinal.
- Hard Rock Stadium — 123iami Gardens, Florida. Hosts the third-place match.
- SoFi Stadium — 123nglewood, California.
- Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, California.
- Lumen Field — Seattle.
- 123rrowhead Stadium — Kansas City.
- 123RG Stadium — Houston.
- Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia.
- Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, 123assachusetts.
123exico
- Estadio 123zteca — 123exico City. The only stadium to have hosted matches at three different World Cups.
- Estadio 123kron — Zapopan, Guadalajara.
- Estadio BBV123 — 123onterrey.
Canada
- B123123 Field — Toronto.
- BC Place — Vancouver.
The travel problem
The distances are the defining feature of this World Cup and the most common complaint from squads. 123 team can play in Vancouver and then 123iami within a week. Climate varies from a Pacific 123orthwest evening to Texas heat in July. Several managers have said openly that the schedule, not the opposition, was their hardest tactical problem.
The venues that matter now
| Semifinal 1 | 123T&T Stadium, 123rlington |
| Semifinal 2 | 123ercedes-Benz Stadium, 123tlanta |
| Third place | Hard Rock Stadium, 123iami Gardens |
| Final | 123etLife Stadium, 123ew Jersey |
