Key Takeaways
- Eleven US stadiums will host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches across 11 host cities — from Seattle to Miami.
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, will host the final on July 19, 2026.
- The United States hosts 78 of the 104 matches in the expanded 48-team tournament.
- Several venues sit outside the named city limits — Boston plays in Foxborough, Dallas in Arlington, San Francisco in Santa Clara.
- Per FIFA's published schedule, plan flights and hotels around match dates and re-verify the fixture list on FIFA.com before booking.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in 11 US stadiums across 11 host cities: Atlanta, Boston (Foxborough), Dallas (Arlington), Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles (Inglewood), Miami (Miami Gardens), New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford), Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara), and Seattle. The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on July 19, 2026, per FIFA's published schedule.
The United States hosts 78 of the 104 matches in the joint US–Canada–Mexico tournament. The other 26 matches are split between Mexico (13) and Canada (13). The tournament runs from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026, and uses an expanded 48-team format with 12 groups of four teams. Re-verify the fixture list on FIFA's official tournament page before booking flights or hotels.
All 11 US World Cup 2026 Stadiums at a Glance
The table below gives the city, the stadium, the precise location, the approximate seating capacity, and the resident NFL team. Several venues are not in the named city itself — pay attention to the location column when booking accommodation.
| Host city | Stadium | Location | Approx. capacity | NFL tenant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA | 71,000 | Falcons |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | 64,600 | Patriots |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX | 80,000 | Cowboys |
| Houston | NRG Stadium | Houston, TX | 72,000 | Texans |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, MO | 76,400 | Chiefs |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | 70,200 | Rams / Chargers |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, FL | 65,300 | Dolphins |
| New York / New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | 82,500 | Giants / Jets |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA | 67,600 | Eagles |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara, CA | 68,500 | 49ers |
| Seattle | Lumen Field | Seattle, WA | 68,700 | Seahawks |
Capacities are approximate NFL-mode figures from the venues' own published numbers. Soccer-mode capacity may be slightly different because of pitch dimensions, broadcasting infrastructure, and FIFA hospitality fit-out.
Which Stadium Will Host the World Cup 2026 Final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, 2026. With an approximate capacity of 82,500, MetLife is the largest of the US host venues and the only American stadium scheduled to host the championship match.
MetLife sits in the Meadowlands Sports Complex, about 7 miles west of Midtown Manhattan. The most common access routes are:
- NJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line via a transfer at Secaucus Junction from New York Penn Station.
- Coach USA / NJ Transit bus shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.
- Driving with paid lot parking, subject to event-day traffic plans.
For a deeper US-side travel breakdown that pairs with this article, see our FIFA World Cup 2026 USA guide.
In addition to the final, MetLife will host group-stage and knockout matches. AT&T Stadium in Arlington and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are scheduled to host the two semifinals per FIFA's published draw, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is scheduled to host the third-place play-off on July 18, 2026.
US Host Stadiums by Region
For trip planning, it helps to think of the 11 venues in three rough regional clusters: East, Central, and West.
East Coast venues
Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, GA. Retractable-roof, downtown stadium home to the NFL's Falcons. Walkable to the Centennial Olympic Park district, MARTA-connected, ~10 minutes from Hartsfield–Jackson Airport.
Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, MA. Home of the Patriots, about 22 miles southwest of Boston near the I-95 / I-495 junction. Most international fans base themselves in Boston and reach the venue by commuter rail (MBTA) on match days.
Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FL. Home of the Dolphins, about 15 miles north of downtown Miami. Hosts the third-place play-off on July 18, 2026.
Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, PA. South Philadelphia sports complex shared with Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center. Reachable by SEPTA Broad Street Line, walkable from the surrounding neighborhoods.
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ. Final venue. Meadowlands Sports Complex; rail and bus shuttles from New York City.
Central US venues
AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TX. Retractable-roof home of the Cowboys, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Hosts a 2026 semifinal. International fans typically fly into DFW or Dallas Love Field.
NRG Stadium — Houston, TX. Retractable-roof home of the Texans, near the Texas Medical Center. METRORail Red Line connects directly to downtown.
Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, MO. Open-air home of the Chiefs in the Truman Sports Complex, ~10 miles east of downtown KC. Easiest access is by car or organized shuttle from Kansas City International (MCI).
West Coast venues
SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA. Indoor/translucent-roof home of the Rams and Chargers, in Inglewood — about 4 miles east of LAX. The Metro K Line and dedicated shuttle services connect to the venue on match days.
Levi's Stadium — Santa Clara, CA. Home of the 49ers, about 45 miles south of San Francisco in Silicon Valley. Caltrain and VTA light rail both serve the venue area.
Lumen Field — Seattle, WA. Open-air home of the Seahawks in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, walkable from downtown and connected to Link Light Rail.
How Many Matches Does Each US Stadium Host?
Per FIFA's published draw, US venues are scheduled to host group-stage and knockout matches across the full June 11 – July 19, 2026 window. Below is the role each US stadium plays in the tournament structure.
| Stadium | Group stage | Round of 32 / 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Third place | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ (Jul 19) |
| AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ (Jul 18) | — |
| SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
The match assignments above reflect FIFA's published schedule. Always re-check the official fixture list before locking in tickets, flights or accommodation.
How Do You Get to Each US World Cup Stadium?
Most US host stadiums are NFL venues built around large parking footprints, which means car access is standard, but match-day traffic plans are often heavy. Where rail or rapid transit is available, it is usually the most predictable option.
- MetLife Stadium: NJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line via Secaucus Junction, or shuttle from Manhattan.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium: MARTA rail (GWCC/CNN Center stations).
- SoFi Stadium: Metro K Line, dedicated event shuttles, or LAX-area rideshare.
- Lumen Field: Link Light Rail (Stadium Station), walkable from downtown Seattle.
- Levi's Stadium: Caltrain and VTA light rail.
- Lincoln Financial Field: SEPTA Broad Street Line (NRG Station / Pattison area).
- NRG Stadium (Houston): METRORail Red Line.
- AT&T Stadium, Arrowhead, Hard Rock, Gillette: primarily car / shuttle access on match days.
For inbound international travel, the U.S. Department of State country information portal is the authoritative source for ESTA and visa-waiver rules, which apply to most non-US fans flying in for the tournament.
Plan Your US World Cup 2026 Trip With Navoy
Once you know where your matches are being played, the trip turns into a hotel-plus-transfer logistics question. Navoy plans your day-by-day itinerary and lets you book hotels and airport transfers in one flow at navoy.io.
A few trip-planning anchors that pair naturally with this article:
- FIFA World Cup 2026 USA guide — broader logistics for the US side of the tournament.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada guide and Mexico guide — for fans crossing borders to follow a group.
- How expensive are World Cup 2026 tickets? — for budgeting.
Navoy does not sell match tickets and does not apply for ESTA or visas on your behalf. Tickets go through FIFA's official channels; travel authorisations through the U.S. Department of State.
FAQ: US World Cup 2026 Stadiums
Which US stadium will host the World Cup 2026 final?
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on July 19, 2026, per FIFA's published schedule. MetLife seats approximately 82,500 fans and sits about seven miles west of Midtown Manhattan. It is the largest US host venue and the only American stadium scheduled to host the championship match.
How many World Cup 2026 matches will be played in the United States?
The United States hosts 78 of the 104 matches in the tournament, including the final, both semifinals, and the third-place play-off. Mexico hosts 13 matches, including the opening match at Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026, and Canada hosts the remaining 13. The exact split is published on FIFA's official tournament page.
Are all the US stadiums located in the named city?
No. Several venues sit outside the named city limits. Boston plays in Foxborough, MA, about 22 miles southwest of the city. Dallas plays in Arlington, TX. Los Angeles plays in Inglewood, CA. Miami plays in Miami Gardens, FL. New York plays in East Rutherford, NJ. San Francisco plays in Santa Clara, CA.
Do I need a US visa or ESTA to attend a World Cup 2026 match?
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries usually need a valid ESTA, while others may need a B-1/B-2 visa. The authoritative source is the U.S. Department of State. Apply well before booking non-refundable flights, since processing times and eligibility can change without notice.
Final Word: Use the Stadium Map as Your Booking Anchor
The 11 US host stadiums effectively define how your 2026 World Cup trip will work — they determine which cities you fly into, which hotels you can reasonably stay at, and how long your travel days will be. Start by listing the matches you actually want to attend, map them to the venues above, and then build the rest of the trip around that.
Then verify the schedule on FIFA's official site, lock in your travel authorisation through the U.S. Department of State, and use Navoy to plan and book the hotels and transfers that hold the trip together.
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