The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by 16 cities across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the first World Cup hosted by three nations and the first to feature 48 teams. Below is the list of host cities:

United States (11 cities):

1. Atlanta, Georgia (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
2. Boston, Massachusetts (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough)
3. Dallas, Texas (AT&T Stadium, Arlington)
4. Houston, Texas (NRG Stadium)
5. Kansas City, Missouri (Arrowhead Stadium)
6. Los Angeles, California (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood)
7. Miami, Florida (Hard Rock Stadium)
8. New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford)
9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Lincoln Financial Field)
10. San Francisco Bay Area, California (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara)
11. Seattle, Washington (Lumen Field)

Canada (2 cities):

1. Toronto, Ontario (BMO Field)
2. Vancouver, British Columbia (BC Place)

Mexico (3 cities):

1. Guadalajara, Jalisco (Estadio Akron)
2. Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) – Opening Match
3. Monterrey, Nuevo León (Estadio BBVA)

Key Notes:

• The opening match will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the first stadium to host three World Cup finals (1970, 1986, 2026).
• The final and most knockout-stage matches will be held in the United States.
• This edition marks the expansion to 48 teams, with matches spread across 16 venues to accommodate the larger format.

This tri-nation hosting model emphasizes collaboration and leverages existing infrastructure across North America.