16 Iconic Venues
World Cup 2026 Stadiums Guide
From the historic Estadio Azteca to the cutting-edge SoFi Stadium—see where the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be played.
16
Total Venues
87,523
Max Capacity
Natural Grass
Surface
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Infrastructure Update
All 16 venues are confirmed and will feature natural grass surfaces for the tournament, even in retractable-roof environments.
FIFA's technical requirements mandate hybrid or natural grass for all competitive matchdays. This has led to multi-million dollar pitch conversions in several NFL stadiums like AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The tournament features 11 venues in the US, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada, ranging from historic bowls to ultra-modern glass-and-steel arenas.
Largest Capacity Venues
1
Estadio Azteca
87,523 capacity
2
New York New Jersey Stadium
82,500 - Final venue
3
AT&T Stadium
80,000 - Semi-Final Host
The Natural Grass Mandate
FIFA requires all 104 matches to be played on a consistent natural grass surface.
In U.S. venues that typically use synthetic turf (like SoFi or AT&T Stadium), elaborate temporary grass trays or full pitch replacements are being installed. This ensures uniform ball speed and player safety across all 16 host cities.
Stadiums with retractable roofs, such as Atlanta and Houston, will use specialized grow lights to maintain pitch quality during the intense summer tournament cycle.
Official Venue Breakdown
Distributed across 16 Host Cities in three nations.
United States: Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta), Gillette (Boston), AT&T (Dallas), NRG (Houston), Arrowhead (Kansas City), SoFi (Los Angeles), Hard Rock (Miami), New York New Jersey Stadium (NY/NJ), Lincoln Financial (Philadelphia), Levi's (San Francisco), Lumen Field (Seattle).
Mexico: Estadio Akron (Guadalajara), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), Estadio Azteca (Mexico City).
Canada: BMO Field (Toronto), BC Place (Vancouver).
FAQ
Which World Cup 2026 stadium is the largest?
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the largest venue with a capacity of approximately 87,523.
What is the official name of the final venue?
FIFA lists the final venue as New York New Jersey Stadium, the tournament name used for the East Rutherford site many fans know as MetLife Stadium.
Do the 2026 stadiums have real grass?
Yes. FIFA requires all World Cup matches to be played on high-quality natural grass. Venue operators are currently upgrading irrigation and turf management systems to meet this standard.