2026 World Cup Stadiums: Full Venue Guide

World Cup 2026 Analysis | Updated 2026-06-04

Legendary Venues

Estadio Azteca

The largest and most historic venue. Built in 1966, it has hosted two previous World Cups. Located in southern Mexico City, accessible by Metro Line 2.

MetLife Stadium

Home of the NFL's New York Giants and Jets. Ultra-modern facility with superb sightlines. Accessible from Manhattan via NJ Transit.

American Stadiums

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Opened in 2020, it's one of the world's most technologically advanced venues. Features a transparent roof and massive OCULUS video board.

AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX

Jerry Jones's palace of sport. Fully retractable roof, 7 massive screens, and extraordinary capacity (over 80,000 for World Cup).

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Home to the San Francisco 49ers, located in Silicon Valley. Hosted Copa America 2016 final.

Canadian Venues

BMO Field, Toronto

Canada's soccer heartland. Expanded to approximately 30,000 for the World Cup. Great transit links via TTC.

BC Place, Vancouver

Iconic domed stadium that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony. Retractable roof can handle all weather conditions.

StadiumCityCapacitySurface
Estadio AztecaMexico City~87,000Natural grass
MetLife StadiumNew Jersey82,500Artificial turf
AT&T StadiumDallas80,000+Artificial turf
SoFi StadiumLos Angeles70,240Artificial turf
Levi's StadiumSan Francisco68,500Natural grass
BC PlaceVancouver54,500Artificial turf
BMO FieldToronto~30,000Natural grass

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the biggest stadium at the 2026 World Cup?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with approximately 87,000 capacity, making it the largest tournament venue.
Are all 2026 World Cup stadiums already built?
Yes — all 16 host venues are existing NFL stadiums or major soccer stadiums that require only upgrades for the World Cup.
Does the MetLife Stadium have a roof?
No — MetLife Stadium is open-air. In July, New Jersey weather should be warm, but rain is possible.
Which World Cup 2026 stadium is closest to New York City?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is approximately 8 miles from midtown Manhattan.