World Cup 2026
Schedule by City
The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — from the Opening Match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 to the Final at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19. Select your city below for the complete match schedule, stadium guide, transit directions, hotels, and fan fest information.
Final — MetLife Stadium
New York/New Jersey hosts the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026 — the largest stadium in the tournament at 82,500 capacity.
Opening Match — Estadio Azteca
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca (83,000 capacity) hosts the tournament's Opening Match on June 11 — Mexico vs South Africa.
Canada & Mexico — No US Visa
Matches in Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey require no US ESTA. Each country has its own entry requirement.
Quick Facts: World Cup 2026 Host Cities
Total host cities: 16 — 11 in the USA, 2 in Canada, 3 in Mexico
Total matches: 104 games across 16 venues, June 11 – July 19, 2026
Country split: 78 matches in the USA, 13 in Canada, 13 in Mexico
Most games at one venue: Dallas (AT&T Stadium) — 9 matches
The Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ — July 19, 2026
Tournament opener: Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) — Mexico vs South Africa, June 11
No US visa required: Toronto and Vancouver (both in Canada)
Only city with zero knockout games: Guadalajara — group stage only
Hottest venue: Monterrey — open-air Estadio BBVA, 90–97°F (32–36°C) in June
Introduction
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being played across 16 host cities in three countries — the USA, Canada, and Mexico — making it the largest and most geographically spread World Cup in history. Across 104 matches and 39 days, 48 nations will compete in venues ranging from the 83,000-seat Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to the intimate 45,736-seat BMO Field in Toronto.
Whether you're chasing your team through the group stage, planning a knockout-round trip to a US city, or looking for the best fan atmosphere in all three countries, this guide is your starting point. Use it to find every city's games, compare venues side by side, understand time zones, and link directly to the full schedule and fan guide for the city you're targeting.
All 16 Host Cities at a Glance
Every confirmed fact for all 16 host venues — FIFA tournament name, commercial stadium name, capacity, number of matches, time zone, and the furthest knockout round hosted at each venue.
| City | Country | FIFA Tournament Name | Stadium | Capacity | Matches | Timezone | Furthest Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey | 🇺🇸 United States | New York Stadium | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | 9 | EDT (UTC−4) | FINAL |
| Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States | Dallas Stadium | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | 9 | CDT (UTC−5) | Semi-Final |
| Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | Los Angeles Stadium | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | 8 | PDT (UTC−7) | Quarter-Final |
| Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | Houston Stadium | NRG Stadium | 72,220 | 7 | CDT (UTC−5) | Round of 16 |
| Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 United States | Philadelphia Stadium | Lincoln Financial Field | 69,796 | 6 | EDT (UTC−4) | Round of 16 |
| Seattle | 🇺🇸 United States | Seattle Stadium | Lumen Field | 69,000 | 6 | PDT (UTC−7) | Round of 16 |
| Atlanta | 🇺🇸 United States | Atlanta Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 | 6 | EDT (UTC−4) | Round of 32 |
| San Francisco / Bay Area | 🇺🇸 United States | San Francisco Stadium | Levi's Stadium | 68,500 | 6 | PDT (UTC−7) | Round of 32 |
| Kansas City | 🇺🇸 United States | Kansas City Stadium | GEHA Field at Arrowhead | 76,416 | 6 | CDT (UTC−5) | Round of 32 |
| Boston | 🇺🇸 United States | Boston Stadium | Gillette Stadium | 65,878 | 6 | EDT (UTC−4) | Round of 32 |
| Miami | 🇺🇸 United States | Miami Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium | 65,326 | 5 | EDT (UTC−4) | Round of 32 |
| Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | Toronto Stadium | BMO Field | 45,736 | 6 | EDT (UTC−4) | Round of 32 |
| Vancouver | 🇨🇦 Canada | Vancouver Stadium | BC Place | 54,500 | 7 | PDT (UTC−7) | Round of 16 |
| Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Mexico | Mexico City Stadium | Estadio Azteca | 83,000 | 5 | CDT (UTC−5) | Round of 16 |
| Monterrey | 🇲🇽 Mexico | Monterrey Stadium | Estadio BBVA | 53,500 | 4 | CDT (UTC−5) | Round of 32 |
| Guadalajara | 🇲🇽 Mexico | Guadalajara Stadium | Estadio Akron | 48,071 | 4 | CDT (UTC−5) | Group Stage |
📌 Note on FIFA venue names: All 16 stadiums are officially renamed during the tournament per FIFA's commercial policy. Your ticket, broadcaster graphics, and official FIFA communications will use the tournament name. The commercial name is what you'll see on the building itself.
🇺🇸 USA Host Cities — 11 Venues, 78 Matches
The United States hosts 78 of the 104 games — including every match from the quarterfinals onward. All four quarterfinals, both semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the World Cup Final on July 19 take place on US soil. If your team makes a deep run, you will be travelling to a US city.
🇺🇸 United States — 11 Host Cities74 total matches
🇺🇸 United States★ Featured9 matchesNew York / New Jersey
MetLife Stadium · 82,500
Jun 12 – Jul 19 · EDT (UTC−4)
🏆 World Cup Final — July 19
🇺🇸 United States★ Featured9 matchesDallas
AT&T Stadium · 80,000
Jun 13 – Jul 14 · CDT (UTC−5)
🥈 Semi-Final — July 14 · Most matches of any venue
🇺🇸 United States★ Featured8 matchesLos Angeles
SoFi Stadium · 70,240
Jun 11 – Jul 4 · PDT (UTC−7)
🎬 Quarter-Final · West Coast flagship venue
🇺🇸 United States7 matchesHouston
NRG Stadium · 72,220
Jun 11 – Jul 4 · CDT (UTC−5)
🏟️ Retractable roof · Round of 16
🇺🇸 United States6 matchesPhiladelphia
Lincoln Financial Field · 69,796
Jun 12 – Jul 3 · EDT (UTC−4)
🦅 Round of 16 · Close to New York for multi-city trips
🇺🇸 United States6 matchesSeattle
Lumen Field · 69,000
Jun 13 – Jul 2 · PDT (UTC−7)
⚽ Round of 16 · Pacific Northwest atmosphere
🇺🇸 United States6 matchesAtlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 71,000
Jun 15 – Jul 5 · EDT (UTC−4)
🏟️ Retractable roof — weather protected · Round of 32
🇺🇸 United States6 matchesSan Francisco / Bay Area
Levi's Stadium · 68,500
Jun 12 – Jul 2 · PDT (UTC−7)
🌉 Golden Gate backdrop · Round of 32
🇺🇸 United States6 matchesKansas City
GEHA Field at Arrowhead · 76,416
Jun 14 – Jul 4 · CDT (UTC−5)
🏹 Round of 32 · Loudest stadium in North America
🇺🇸 United States6 matchesBoston
Gillette Stadium · 65,878
Jun 14 – Jul 5 · EDT (UTC−4)
🏟️ Historic New England · Round of 32
🇺🇸 United States5 matchesMiami
Hard Rock Stadium · 65,326
Jun 12 – Jul 4 · EDT (UTC−4)
🌴 South American & CONCACAF fan favourite
💡 Insider Tip: International fans attending games in multiple US cities should map their matches against time zones early. An East Coast fan flying to a Pacific Time game loses three hours on arrival and gains three on the return — easy to underestimate across a multi-city itinerary. Our timezone converter handles all 16 venues in one tool →
🇨🇦 Canada Host Cities — Toronto & Vancouver
Canada hosts 13 matches across two cities — both of which offer a significant practical advantage for international fans: neither requires a US visa. Fans who cannot obtain an ESTA or US visa can attend games in Toronto and Vancouver using only a Canadian eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or Canadian visa. For the details, see our World Cup 2026 visa guide.
🇨🇦 Canada — 2 Host Cities13 total matches
🇨🇦 Canada6 matchesToronto
BMO Field · 45,736
Jun 12 – Jul 2 · EDT (UTC−4)
🍁 Canada's home city · No US visa required
🇨🇦 Canada7 matchesVancouver
BC Place · 54,500
Jun 11 – Jun 30 · PDT (UTC−7)
🏔️ Retractable roof · Mountain backdrop · Round of 16
💡 Insider Tip: If your nationality requires a US visa but not a Canadian eTA — or if you want to attend the tournament without the complexity of a US visa application — Toronto and Vancouver are your two viable options. Check the eligibility list carefully; many nations that require a US visa can enter Canada visa-free or on eTA. See our visa guide for a country-by-country breakdown →
🇲🇽 Mexico Host Cities — Mexico City, Guadalajara & Monterrey
Mexico hosts 13 matches across three cities, all in the Central Daylight Time (CDT) zone — the same as Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City. The three Mexican venues opened the entire tournament on June 11 and collectively host the group stage's most dramatic narratives.
🇲🇽 Mexico — 3 Host Cities13 total matches
🇲🇽 Mexico★ Featured5 matchesMexico City
Estadio Azteca · 83,000
Jun 11 – Jun 22 · CDT (UTC−5)
🎉 Tournament Opening Match — June 11 · Legendary Azteca
🇲🇽 Mexico4 matchesMonterrey
Estadio BBVA · 53,500
Jun 14 – Jun 29 · CDT (UTC−5)
🏔️ Sierra Madre backdrop · South Africa vs South Korea finale
🇲🇽 Mexico4 matchesGuadalajara
Estadio Akron · 48,071
Jun 15 – Jun 26 · CDT (UTC−5)
🌺 Group stage only · Tapatío culture · Zero knockout games
World Cup 2026 Timezone Guide — Every City at a Glance
All kickoff times on FIFA and broadcaster schedules are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Here is how every host city maps to a timezone — and to each other.
| City | Timezone | UTC Offset (Summer) | Same As |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York/New Jersey | Eastern (ET) | UTC-4 | Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto |
| Philadelphia | Eastern (ET) | UTC-4 | Same as New York |
| Boston | Eastern (ET) | UTC-4 | Same as New York |
| Atlanta | Eastern (ET) | UTC-4 | Same as New York |
| Miami | Eastern (ET) | UTC-4 | Same as New York |
| Toronto | Eastern (ET) | UTC-4 | Same as New York |
| Dallas | Central (CT) | UTC-5 | Houston, Kansas City |
| Houston | Central (CT) | UTC-5 | Same as Dallas |
| Kansas City | Central (CT) | UTC-5 | Same as Dallas |
| Mexico City | Central Daylight (CDT) | UTC-5 | Same as Dallas — and Guadalajara, Monterrey |
| Guadalajara | Central Daylight (CDT) | UTC-5 | Same as Mexico City |
| Monterrey | Central Daylight (CDT) | UTC-5 | Same as Mexico City |
| Los Angeles | Pacific (PT) | UTC-7 | Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver |
| San Francisco | Pacific (PT) | UTC-7 | Same as Los Angeles |
| Seattle | Pacific (PT) | UTC-7 | Same as Los Angeles |
| Vancouver | Pacific (PT) | UTC-7 | Same as Los Angeles |
Games Per City — Full Breakdown by Round
This table shows exactly how many games each city hosts at each stage of the tournament.
| City | Group | R32 | R16 | QF | SF | Final | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 |
| New York / New Jersey | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 |
| Houston | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
| Vancouver | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
| Philadelphia | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
| Seattle | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| San Francisco | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| Kansas City | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| Boston | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| Toronto | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| Miami | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Mexico City | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 |
| Monterrey | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| Guadalajara | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| TOTAL | 72 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
All QFs and beyond are in the USA
Los Angeles, Dallas, New York/NJ, and the other QF venues are all American cities. If your team makes it past the Round of 16, you will be attending a game in the United States.
Check visa requirements →Dallas and New York/NJ share top spot
Both host nine games — more than any other venue. Dallas hosts more knockout rounds (QF and SF); New York/NJ hosts the Final.
Guadalajara — zero knockout games
It is the only one of the 16 cities with no knockout football. Group stage fans heading to Mexico should plan accordingly.
Guadalajara schedule →Which City Should I Visit? Choosing Your World Cup Base
The right city depends on what you're optimising for. Here is a practical decision framework.
If you want the biggest games
New York/NJ or Dallas
MetLife Stadium hosts the Final. AT&T Stadium hosts the semi-finals and a quarter-final. If you want to attend the most important fixtures, these are the two cities.
If you want the most games in one place
Dallas or New York/NJ
Nine games each — more than any other venue. Statistically, your team is more likely to pass through Dallas or New York/NJ than any other city in the bracket.
If you want European city feel with football culture
Seattle or Boston
Seattle's supporter culture is among the most developed in North America. Boston brings the World Cup to New England for the first time. Both offer genuine walkable, atmosphere-rich urban environments.
If you want Latin American atmosphere in Mexico
Mexico City or Monterrey
Mexico City is the football capital of this tournament — the Azteca is an irreplaceable pilgrimage for any serious football fan. Monterrey's Estadio BBVA offers the Sierra Madre mountain backdrop. Just prepare for the heat.
If you don't have a US visa
Toronto or Vancouver
Canada's two host cities are the only venues accessible without a US visa. Toronto brings six games to a major English-speaking city in Eastern Time; Vancouver brings seven games — including a Round of 16 — to one of North America's most beautiful cities.
If you're budget-conscious
Kansas City or Houston
Both Central Time cities offer lower accommodation costs than coastal US markets, strong transit connections, and full knockout-round football.
💡 Insider Tip: The most common mistake fans make when planning a multi-city World Cup trip is underestimating domestic US travel costs during June and July. Flights between East and West Coast cities peak in price over summer. Book as early as possible, and consider whether a single-city deep stay (base yourself in Dallas for 12–14 days) beats chasing games across multiple time zones. Compare multi-city US flights + hotels on Expedia →
🛂 Entry Requirements by Country — Know Before You Book
United States
11 cities (including Final)
US ESTA (from visa-waiver countries) or B-1/B-2 visa
Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — USD $21
Canada
Toronto + Vancouver
Canadian eTA (from visa-exempt countries) or Canadian visa
Apply at canada.ca/eta — CAD $7
Mexico
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey
Visa-free entry for most nationalities (tourist FMM)
Free at point of entry for most passport holders
Requirements vary by passport. Always verify current requirements for your nationality before booking. Full World Cup 2026 visa guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
All information confirmed from official FIFA and host city sources.
One hundred and four games. Sixteen cities. Three countries. Thirty-nine days.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest in the sport's history — and the most geographically spread. Whether your journey ends at the group stage in Guadalajara or runs all the way to the Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, this hub page is your starting point for every fixture, every fan guide, and every piece of practical information you need.
Select your city above, and start planning.