The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first tri-nation men's World Cup. Canada, Mexico, and the United States share 16 host cities. If you searched "where is World Cup 2026 held," the short answer is North America. But match location matters for kickoff times, travel, and tickets. First, pick the cities you might visit. Next, match them to dates on our fixtures page. Also check the homepage for today's games and live scores on match day.
United States host cities
The USA hosts the majority of matches, including the final at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area. Other US venues include Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's Stadium), Seattle (Lumen Field), and the Washington DC area (FedExField).
US venues are mostly large NFL stadiums built for American football. FIFA adapts them for soccer pitch size. Summer heat in southern cities like Dallas, Houston, and Miami can affect play — so evening kickoffs are common. For exact times, use the fixtures hub and our time zone guide.
Each confirmed game links from the match index. You can also follow the knockout bracket as teams move toward the final in New Jersey.
Canada and Mexico
Canada hosts in Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place). BC Place has a retractable roof — useful in Pacific Northwest weather. Mexico hosts in Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA).
Mexico City sits at high altitude at the Azteca. That is a known factor for visiting European and South American teams. The opening ceremony ties to the Mexico City opener, so Mexico keeps a ceremonial role while the USA hosts the final.
Fans flying into Mexico City should allow extra time for altitude adjustment. Also, compare evening kickoffs on the fixtures hub because summer heat affects scheduling in all three countries.
For travel between countries, read our fan guide. Then map games on the schedule guide. Live updates stay on live scores no matter which city you follow.
Planning travel between venues
There is no single compact host country this time. Fans chasing multiple matches may fly cross-continent — for example Miami to Vancouver or Boston to Los Angeles. So build your trip around confirmed fixtures, not guesses about regional pods.
First, list the cities on your ticket or wish list. Next, check dates and kickoffs on the fixtures page. Then allow extra time for flights, border crossings, and time zones. The homepage groups upcoming games by date to simplify planning.
Because Canada, Mexico, and the US each have entry rules, verify passports and visas early. Our World Cup 2026 news hub links guides on watching games in different time zones and the 48-team format.
Stadiums and matchday experience
Most US stadiums seat 60,000–80,000 fans. SoFi in Los Angeles and AT&T in Dallas are among the largest. Mexico's Azteca has deep World Cup history — it hosted finals in 1970 and 1986. Toronto's BMO Field is smaller but central in a major city.
For who is playing where, filter by date on fixtures. During the tournament, group standings show which teams might reach knockout games in which cities. The knockout page updates as venues for later rounds are set.
Goal updates from every stadium feed into top scorers. For broadcast info by country, see how to watch.
Finding venue info on FWC Live Score
We do not replace FIFA's official venue pages, but we tie every match to a city and kickoff on our site. Start at the match hub and open any fixture. You will see local time and team names. Live scores work the same way during the game.
Also browse groups preview for storylines before you travel. The opening ceremony guide covers the Mexico City start. Everything links back from the news hub and the homepage.
If you follow one team only, filter fixtures by date and city together. Then set alerts on live scores so you catch kickoff even when you are on the move between airports.
For team-level stats at each venue, open team stats after matches finish. You can compare goals scored at home versus away across the three host nations.
FAQs
- Q: Which countries host World Cup 2026?
- A: Canada, Mexico, and the United States jointly host the tournament. It is the first men's World Cup shared by three nations.
- Q: Where is the World Cup 2026 final?
- A: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the scheduled final venue on 19 July 2026, in the New York/New Jersey host region.
- Q: How many host cities are there?
- A: FIFA designated 16 host cities across the three countries — 11 in the USA, 2 in Canada, and 3 in Mexico.
- Q: Where do I see which city hosts each match?
- A: Use the FWC Live Score fixtures and match pages. Each listing includes venue and kickoff time in your local timezone. Filter by date to plan travel between US, Canada, and Mexico host cities.