Football’s biggest tournament, the FIFA World Cup 2026, is all set to start on June 11, with the final scheduled on July 19 across three countries – the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A total of 104 matches will be played in the 39-day tournament
Let’s dive into this story and find out about the 16 stadium venues hosting the cities.
Canada: Toronto and Vancouver
1. Toronto Stadium
The Toronto Stadium in Canada was built in 2007. The stadium can hold a capacity of up to 45,000. This stadium will be the first Canadian Stadium to host a game in this year’s FIFA World Cup. Toronto Stadium was built with the purpose of hosting the Men’s U-20 World Cup in 2007. The stadium has also hosted the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2014.
Toronto Stadium fixtures
June 12: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 17: Ghana vs Panama (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)
June 20: Germany vs Ivory Coast (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
June 23: Panama vs Croatia (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT next day)
June 26: Senegal vs Iraq (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
July 2: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)
2. BC Place, Vancouver
BC Place Vancouver, was built in 1983 in Canada, and it can hold a capacity of up to 54,000. The BS Place Vancouver is popularly known for its iconic architecture. It is a versatile multi-purpose stadium, and the home venue of MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Canadian Football League BC Lions. It is also the home of the annual Canada Sevens, a popular event on the World Rugby Sevens Series calendar.
BC Place Vancouver fixtures:
June 13: Australia vs Turkiye (Midnight ET/04:00 GMT next day)
June 18: Canada vs Qatar (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 21: New Zealand vs Egypt (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 24: Switzerland vs Canada (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 26: New Zealand vs Belgium (11 pm local/03:00 GMT next day)
July 2: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place (11 pm local/03:00 GMT next day)
July 7: Round of 16 (4 pm local/20:00 GMT)
Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey
1.Mexico City Stadium
The Mexico City Stadium, known as Estadio Azteca, before extensive renovations, was built in 1966. It has a seating capacity of 83,000, and it is located more than 2,200 metres (7,200 feet) above sea level. Estadio Azteca will become the first venue in history to stage matches at three FIFA World Cups – 1970 and 1986 (featuring football greats Pelé and Diego Maradona)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match between the Mexico national football team and the South Africa national football team will be played at this stadium on June 11.
Mexico City Stadium fixture
June 11: Mexico vs South Africa (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 17: Uzbekistan vs Colombia (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
June 24: Czechia vs Mexico (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 30: Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
July 5: Round of 16 (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
2. Estadio Guadalajara
Estadio Guadalajara, popularly known as Estadio Akron, was built in 2010. This venue has a seating capacity of 48,000, and this ground is mostly used for football games, but it is also serves as a multipurpose ground.
Estadio Guadalajara stands out as one of North America’s most visually impressive sporting venues. The stadium has previously welcomed major international events, including matches during the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, further cementing its reputation as a premier football destination in Mexico.
Estadio Guadalajara fixture
June 11: South Korea vs Czechia (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
June 18: Mexico vs South Korea (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 23: Colombia vs Congo DR (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
June 26: Uruguay vs Spain (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
3. Estadio Monterrey
Estadio Monterrey, home of Liga MX side Monterrey, was built in 2015, and it has a seating capacity of 53,500. This venue is known for its modern infrastructure and vibrant atmosphere, and it is more than just a sporting venue. Estadio Monterrey is not only known for hosting top-level football matches, but also this stadium has become a major destination for live entertainment, welcoming global music stars such as Bad Bunny, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and Coldplay for blockbuster concerts.
Estadio Monterrey fixture
June 14: Sweden vs Tunisia (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
June 20: Tunisia vs Japan (Midnight ET/04:00 GMT next day)
June 24: South Africa vs South Korea (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 29: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle
1.Atlanta Stadium
Atlanta Stadium was built in 2017, and it has a seating capacity of 75,000. The city is home to Atlanta United FC and features one of the most technologically advanced stadiums among the FIFA World Cup 2026 host venues.
The venue is officially known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but FIFA refers to it as Atlanta Stadium during the tournament. The Atlanta Stadium will stage a total of eight World Cup matches, including a semifinal and two knockout-stage encounters. Equipped with a retractable roof and a massive 360-degree halo-style video board, the stadium is regarded as one of the most innovative sporting arenas in the world. It also served as a host venue for six matches during the FIFA Club World Cup last year.
Atlanta Stadium fixture
June 15: Spain vs Cape Verde (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)
June 18: Czechia vs South Africa (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)
June 21: Spain vs Saudi Arabia (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)
June 24: Morocco vs Haiti (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 27: Congo DR vs Uzbekistan (7:30 pm ET/23:30 GMT)
July 1: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)
July 7: Round of 16 (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)
July 15: Semifinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
2. Boston Stadium
The Boston Stadium, known to fans as Gillette Stadium, was built in 2002 with a seating capacity of 65,000. It is situated 35 kilometres southwest of downtown Boston, This versatile venue hosts both American football and soccer. It is the home ground of the NFL’s New England Patriots and MLS side New England Revolution.
The stadium has previously welcomed matches during the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Copa América Centenario, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The venue has received significant upgrades in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. It features a massive 22,000-square-foot high-definition video board, making it the largest outdoor stadium screen of its kind in the United States.
Boston Stadium fixture
June 13: Haiti vs Scotland (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 16: Iraq vs Norway (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 19: Scotland vs Morocco (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 23: England vs Ghana (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
June 26: Norway vs France (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 29: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place (4:30 pm ET/20:30 GMT)
July 9: Round of 16 (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
3. Dallas Stadium
The Dallas Stadium, located in Arlington, Texas, was built in 2009. It is the biggest stadium of all, as it has a seating capacity of 94,000. Dallas Stadium will host nine matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, which includes five group-stage fixtures and four knockout encounters, one of which is a semifinal. Defending champions Argentina national football team will play two of their group matches at the stadium.
Dallas Stadium fixture
June 14: Netherlands vs Japan (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
June 17: England vs Croatia (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
June 22: Argentina vs Austria (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
June 25: Japan vs Sweden (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)
June 27: Jordan vs Argentina (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
June 30: Group E runners-up vs Group I runners-up (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
July 3: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up (2 pm ET/18:00 GMT)
July 6: Round of 16 (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
July 14: Semifinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
4. Houston Stadium
The Houston Stadium in Texas was built in 2002, and it has a seating capacity of 72,000. Houston Stadium is a multipurpose venue and was the first NFL venue to feature a retractable roof. This venue is popular for American football, but the stadium has established itself as a prominent soccer venue, hosting an MLS All-Star Game, international fixtures involving the United States men’s national soccer team and Mexico national football team, as well as three matches during the Copa América Centenario.
Houston Stadium fixture
June 14: Germany vs Curacao (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
June 17: Portugal vs Congo DR (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
June 20: Netherlands vs Sweden (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
June 23: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
June 26: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
June 29: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
July 4: Round of 16 (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)
5, Kansas City Stadium
Kansas City Stadium was built in 1972, with a seating capacity of 73,000. This venue is home to the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, and it is renowned for its electrifying atmosphere. Widely known as Arrowhead Stadium, the venue has become a fortress for the Chiefs and made NFL history by hosting five straight AFC Championship Games from 2019 to 2023, cementing its status as one of American football’s most iconic stadiums.
Kansas City Stadium fixture
June 14: Argentina vs Algeria (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 20: Ecuador vs Curacao (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
June 25: Tunisia vs Netherlands (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)
June 27: Algeria vs Austria (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
July 3: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place (9:30 pm ET/01:30 GMT next day)
July 11: Semifinal (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
6. Los Angeles Stadium
Los Angeles Stadium was built in 2020 with a seating capacity of 70,000. As the newest venue, Los Angeles Stadium has quickly become one of the world’s premier sporting arenas. The venue will host two group-stage matches featuring the co-hosts, the United States men’s national soccer team, during the tournament.
Known commercially as SoFi Stadium, the stadium is home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. This venue is also set to host the opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Los Angeles Stadium fixture
June 12: USA vs Paraguay (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 15: Iran vs New Zealand (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 18: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 21: Belgium vs Iran (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 25: Turkiye vs USA (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
June 28: Group A runners-up v Group B runners-up (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
July 2: Group H winners v Group J runners-up (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
July 10: Quarterfinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
7. Miami Stadium
Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock Stadium is located in Miami Gardens, Florida, was built in 1987 with a seating capacity of 65,000. Miami Stadium is situated in the center of one of America’s most dynamic sports cities, regularly hosting world-class events in multiple disciplines. The site has already established itself as a world-class destination for major sporting events, having hosted the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, the annual Miami Grand Prix, and the prestigious Miami Open.
Miami Stadium fixture
June 15: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 21: Uruguay vs Cape Verde (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 24: Scotland vs Brazil (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 27: Colombia vs Portugal (7:30 pm ET/23:30 GMT)
July 3: Group J winners v Group H runners-up (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
July 11: Quarterfinals (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
July 18: Bronze final (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
8. New York/New Jersey Stadium
New York Stadium is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was built in 2010 with a seating capacity of 82,500. New York/New Jersey Stadium is one of North America’s largest and most iconic sports venues, home to NFL teams the New York Giants and the New York Jets. The stadium will host a total of eight matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also include the tournament’s final on July 19.
Widely known as MetLife Stadium, the venue has already proven its credentials on the global stage by staging the final and both semifinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
New York/New Jersey Stadium fixture
June 13: Brazil vs Morocco (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)
June 16: France vs Senegal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 22: Norway vs Senegal (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
June 25: Ecuador vs Germany (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
June 27: Panama vs England (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
June 30: Group I winners v Group C/D/F/G/H third place (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
July 5: Round of 16 (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
July 19: Final (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
9. Philadelphia Stadium
Philadelphia Stadium was built in 2003 with a seating capacity of 69,000. It is home to the NFL’s reigning Super Bowl LIX champions Philadelphia Eagles. During the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, it hosted eight matches, including six group-stage fixtures, a Round of 16 clash and a quarterfinal featuring eventual winners Chelsea FC.
Its first ticketed event took place in 2003, when Manchester United beat FC Barcelona 3–1 in a friendly match before a crowd of over 68,000.
Philadelphia Stadium fixture
June 14: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)
June 19: Brazil vs Haiti (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)
June 22: France vs Iraq (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
June 25: Curacao vs Ivory Coast (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
June 27: Croatia vs Ghana (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
July 4: Round of 16 (5 pm ET/21:00 GMT)
10. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
San Fransico Bay Area Stadium was built in 2014 with a seating capacity of 71,000. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium is among the newer venues selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and serves as the home of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. The venue is called Levi’s Stadium and has already hosted some of the biggest events in American sport, including several Super Bowls.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium fixture
June 13: Qatar vs Switzerland (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 16: Austria vs Jordan (Midnight ET/04:00 GMT next day)
June 19: Turkiye vs Paraguay (Midnight ET/04:00 GMT next day)
June 22: Jordan vs Algeria (11 pm ET/03:00 GMT next day)
June 25: Paraguay vs Australia (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)
July 1: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
11. Seattle Stadium
Seattle Stadium, located in Washington, was built in 2002 with a seating capacity of 69,000. Popularly known as Lumen Field, the stadium is renowned for its horseshoe-shaped design and open northern end, which provides spectators with impressive views of Seattle’s skyline. The venue further strengthened its reputation on the global stage by hosting matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The stadium enjoys excellent connectivity through major highways and public transportation networks, making it one of the most accessible venues among the World Cup host cities.
Seattle Stadium fixturee
June 15: Belgium vs Egypt (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 19: USA vs Australia (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 24: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)
June 26: Egypt vs Iran (11 pm ET/03:00 GMT next day)
July 1: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)
July 6: Round of 16 (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)
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