The Final
MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ — capacity 78,576 — hosts the final on July 19, 2026. The New York/New Jersey market is the largest media market in the United States.
16 venues · 3 countries
World Cup 2026 Stadiums
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is played across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada — more venues than any previous World Cup. The tournament opens at the historic Estadio Azteca and closes at MetLife Stadium, the largest venue in the field.
16stadiums
78,576final capacity
104matches
3countries
Key stadiums and their roles
Not all 16 stadiums play the same role. Five venues host knockout matches through the quarterfinals or beyond; the rest concentrate on the group stage and Round of 32.
All 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums
Sorted by tournament role, then by capacity. Match counts shown are for competitive matches only.
World Cup 2026 stadiums ranked by capacity
The 16 venues range from 44,315 (BMO Field, Toronto) to 87,523 (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City). Capacity figures are as listed by FIFA for the 2026 tournament.
Explore on the map
All 16 stadiums plotted on an interactive map with venue details and match filters.
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How many stadiums are in the 2026 World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 uses 16 stadiums: 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada. This is the largest number of venues in World Cup history, reflecting the expanded 48-team format and the tri-nation hosting arrangement.
Which is the largest stadium at the 2026 World Cup?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, has a standard NFL capacity of 78,576 and is the tournament's largest venue. It hosts the final on July 19, 2026. Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (87,523) is technically the highest-capacity stadium but operates at a lower effective capacity for World Cup matches.
Which stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) hosts the final on July 19, 2026. It is the shared home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets and previously hosted Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
Which stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup opening match?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosts the opening match on June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa. The Azteca is the only stadium in history to have hosted two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986) and one of the most storied venues in global football.
Which stadiums host the 2026 World Cup semifinals?
The two semifinals are split between AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (July 14), and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (July 15).
Which stadiums host World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?
The four quarterfinals are played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (July 9), SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (July 10), Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (both July 11).
What is the smallest stadium in the 2026 World Cup?
BMO Field in Toronto (44,315) and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (44,330) are the two lowest-capacity venues. Both host group-stage matches and, in the case of BMO Field, a Round of 32 match.
How many matches does each stadium host?
Match counts vary by venue role. Dedicated final/semifinal stadiums host fewer but higher-profile games. Group-stage-only venues like Estadio Akron host six group-stage matches. The full schedule with each venue's fixture list is on the schedule page.