Where is the FIFA World Cup Being Hosted This Year?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes over more than a dozen venues in North America this summer.
The FIFA World Cup is right up there with the Olympic Games in terms of sheer size and scope, but in 2026, the festivities will be even bigger. For the first time in World Cup history, the 2026 installment will feature not one, not two, but three host countries, as the United States, Canada, and Mexico all team up to welcome matches.
By the time it's all over, the 2026 World Cup will have featured 48 teams competing in 104 games across 16 host cities throughout North America. So, where are these World Cup games being held? Let's take a closer look at the venues.
Which cities will host the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is spread across 16 cities, including 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. Mexico will play host to the very first games of the tournament as group play begins, while the bronze medal and gold medal finals will take place in MetLIfe Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Here's the full list of host cities:
United States
- Atlanta, GA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston, MA - Gillette Stadium
- Dallas, TX - AT&T Stadium
- Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
- Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium
- Los Angeles, CA - SoFi Stadium
- Miami, FL - Hard Rock Stadium
- East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
- Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco, CA - Levi's Stadium
- Seattle, WA - Lumen Field
Mexico
- Guadalajara - Estadio Akron
- Mexico City - Estadio Azteca
- Monterrey - Estadio BBVA
Canada
- Toronto - BMO Field
- Vancouver - BC Place
When is the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup begins with group play on June 11. The Round of 32 begins June 28, the Round of 16 begins July 4, the Quarterfinals on July 9, and the Semifinals on July 14.
It all builds to the final two games, beginning with the Bronze Medal Final on July 18 and concluding with the Gold Medal Finale on July 19.
For the full schedule, check out NBC Sports.
