The World Cup 2026 is the most spread-out ever, with 16 host cities across three countries. That is 11 cities in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada, each with its own stadium and personality. Here is every location, what it hosts, and a fun bonus: many are also famous filming destinations.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Host cities | 16 |
| In the USA | 11 |
| In Mexico | 3 |
| In Canada | 2 |
| Final venue | MetLife Stadium |
Table of Contents
All 16 World Cup 2026 host cities
Here is the full venue map.
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium |
| New York/NJ | MetLife Stadium (Final) |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium (Semifinal) |
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Semifinal) |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium (3rd place) |
| Seattle | Lumen Field |
| San Francisco Bay | Levi’s Stadium |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Houston | NRG Stadium |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium |
| Mexico City | Estadio Azteca (Opener) |
| Guadalajara | Estadio Akron |
| Monterrey | Estadio BBVA |
| Toronto | BMO Field |
| Vancouver | BC Place |
The biggest stages
The final is at MetLife Stadium near New York City on July 19. The semifinals go to Dallas and Atlanta, the third-place game to Miami, and the whole tournament opened at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
For how the knockout venues connect, see our bracket guide.
Locations that are also movie sets
Here is where this site lives. Several host cities are among the most-filmed places on Earth. Los Angeles tops the list; explore our LA filming locations archive. New York, Atlanta, Toronto and Vancouver are all major production hubs too.
We built a guide for each one inside the World Cup 2026 hub.
Locations timeline
June 11 — First match in Mexico City.
June 12 — USA opens in Los Angeles.
July 14–15 — Semifinals in Dallas and Atlanta.
July 19 — Final in the New York/New Jersey area.
Plan your trip
Pick a city, match it with the schedule, and sort your tickets.
Then build in time for the filming locations around each stadium, because that is the best part of a 2026 road trip.
Start at the World Cup 2026 hub.
Getting around between host cities
This is a continent-sized tournament, so travel takes planning.
Major FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities are well connected by air, but distances are huge, so budget for flights rather than long drives between regions.
Within cities, public transit varies wildly: New York, Toronto and Vancouver are transit-friendly, while Los Angeles and Atlanta really want you to have a car.
Match your travel to the schedule so you are not crisscrossing the map.
Weather and what to pack
June and July in North America mean heat, sometimes intense heat, especially in southern cities.
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun protection and a refillable plan for water (check each venue’s current policy before you go).
Northern and coastal cities like Seattle and Vancouver are milder, so layers help if your trip spans regions.
Locations that double as movie sets
Here is the fun part for us: most host cities are also famous filming destinations.
Los Angeles is the most-filmed city on Earth; browse our LA filming locations. Atlanta, New York, Toronto and Vancouver are all major production hubs.
We built a dedicated filming guide for each host city inside the World Cup 2026 hub, so you can pair matches with movie pilgrimages.
Choosing the right host city for you
With 16 cities to pick from, your ideal base depends on what you want from the trip.
For first-timers, the big, transit-friendly cities like New York, Toronto and Vancouver make getting around easy without a car.
For sunshine and nightlife, Miami and Los Angeles deliver, though you will want a plan for the heat and the sprawl.
And for film fans, almost every host city doubles as a movie destination, which is exactly why we built a dedicated filming guide for each one inside our hub.
Related World Cup 2026 guides
Keep exploring our World Cup 2026 coverage:
Frequently asked questions
How many host cities are there for the World Cup 2026?
Sixteen: eleven in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Where is the World Cup 2026 final being held?
At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
Which stadium hosted the World Cup 2026 opener?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, on June 11, 2026.
What cities in Mexico are hosting?
Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
What cities in Canada are hosting?
Toronto and Vancouver.
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