Every FIFA World Cup 2026 location confirmed, which teams play where and the full match schedule
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs across 16 venues in three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada, from 11 June 2026 to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played in the 23rd edition of the tournament, the first to feature 48 teams.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Explore every confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 location
- Where will the World Cup opening match be played?
- A look at the World Cup groups, full match schedule, and locations
- Group A: Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, South Africa
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Switzerland, Qatar
- Group C: Brazil, Scotland, Morocco, Haiti
- Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
- Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- Group G: Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Egypt
- Group H: Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Cape Verde
- Group I: France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
- A look at the World Cup knockout stage's venues and dates
- What stadiums will be used in 2026?
- Where is the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 held?
- What cities will be hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Key takeaways
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first tournament co-hosted by three nations.
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 locations span sixteen stadiums in 11 US cities, 3 Mexican cities, and 2 Canadian cities.
- The opening match takes place on 11 June 2026 at Mexico City Stadium.
- The final is on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Explore every confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 location
Due to FIFA's rules on naming rights, all venues drop their commercial names for the duration of the tournament. The pattern is consistent across all 16 stadiums. The table below lists all 16 venues with their official FIFA-confirmed tournament capacities and locations.
FIFA stadium name | Alternative name | Location | Capacity |
Mexico City Stadium | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 83,000 |
Guadalajara Stadium | Estadio Akron | Zapopan | 48,000 |
Monterrey Stadium | Estadio BBVA | Guadalupe | 53,500 |
New York-New Jersey Stadium | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford | 82,500 |
Dallas Stadium | AT&T Stadium | Arlington | 94,000 |
Atlanta Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 75,000 |
Houston Stadium | NRG Stadium | Houston | 72,000 |
Kansas City Stadium | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 73,000 |
Los Angeles Stadium | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood | 70,000 |
Miami Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens | 65,000 |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara | 71,000 |
Seattle Stadium | Lumen Field | Seattle | 69,000 |
Boston Stadium | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough | 65,000 |
Philadelphia Stadium | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 69,000 |
Toronto Stadium | BMO Field | Toronto | 45,000 |
Vancouver Stadium | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,000 |
Where will the World Cup opening match be played?
Mexico City Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the opening fixture of the global tournament on Thursday, 11 June 2026, becoming the first stadium to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches.
According to Rolling Stone, the tournament's opening ceremonies (one per host nation) will feature mega stars like The Voice coach Michael Bublé, among others. Here is a summary of the confirmed lineup and ceremony locations.
Date | Location | Artists |
Thursday, 11 June 2026 | Mexico City Stadium | Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Tyla |
Friday, 12 June 2026 | Los Angeles Stadium | Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, Tyla |
Friday, 12 June 2026 | Toronto Stadium | Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, William Prince |
A look at the World Cup groups, full match schedule, and locations
Like all previous World Cup tournaments, all 48 national teams will battle it out at the group level before advancing to the knockout brackets. Here are the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup standings in the group stage, which will start on 11 June 2026.
Group A: Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, South Africa
Fans can expect to see top South Korean soccer players such as Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae in Mexico, where they will play all their matches in Group A.
Matches | Location |
Mexico vs. South Africa | Mexico City Stadium |
Korea Republic vs. Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium |
Mexico vs. Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium |
Czechia vs. South Africa | Atlanta Stadium |
Czechia vs. Mexico | Mexico City Stadium |
South Africa vs. Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium |
Group B: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Switzerland, Qatar
Between 12 June 2026 and 24 June 2026, Group B football matches will be held in the following locations
Matches | Location |
Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium |
Qatar vs. Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium |
Canada vs. Qatar | Vancouver Stadium |
Switzerland vs. Canada | Vancouver Stadium |
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar | Seattle Stadium |
Group C: Brazil, Scotland, Morocco, Haiti
Group C matches between Brazil, Scotland, Morocco, and Haiti will be held in the following stadiums.
Matches | Location |
Brazil vs. Morocco | New York-New Jersey Stadium |
Haiti vs. Scotland | Boston Stadium |
Scotland vs. Morocco | Boston Stadium |
Brazil vs. Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium |
Scotland vs. Brazil | Miami Stadium |
Morocco vs. Haiti | Atlanta Stadium |
Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
The USA will play all three group matches on the West Coast between 12 June 2026 and 25 June 2026.
Matches | Location |
USA vs. Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium |
USA vs. Australia | Seattle Stadium |
Türkiye vs. USA | Los Angeles Stadium |
Australia vs. Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Australia v Türkiye | Vancouver Stadium |
Türkiye v Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
Three-time FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the Ivory Coast, feature twice in Group E matches. Here is the match schedule for the group.
Matches | Location |
Germany vs. Curaçao | Houston Stadium |
Germany vs. Ivory Coast | Toronto Stadium |
Ecuador vs. Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium |
Ecuador vs. Germany | New York-New Jersey Stadium |
Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium |
Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao | Philadelphia Stadium |
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group F will host the FIFA World Cup's 1,000th match in a historic match between Tunisia and Japan. Here are the matches and locations that will kick off on 14 June 2026.
Matches | Location |
Netherlands vs. Japan | Dallas Stadium |
Sweden vs. Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium |
Netherlands vs. Sweden | Houston Stadium |
Tunisia vs. Japan | Monterrey Stadium |
Japan vs. Sweden | Dallas Stadium |
Tunisia vs. Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium |
Group G: Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Egypt
Group G matches will kick off on 15 June 2026 and run until 26 June 2026.
Matches | Location |
Iran vs. New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium |
Belgium vs. Egypt | Seattle Stadium |
Belgium vs. Iran | Los Angeles Stadium |
Egypt vs. New Zealand | Vancouver Stadium |
Belgium vs. New Zealand | Vancouver Stadium |
Egypt vs. Iran | Seattle Stadium |
Group H: Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Cape Verde
With Spain and Uruguay in its matchup, top Hispanic football players such as Lamine Yamal, Dani Carvajal, Marc Cucurella, Raul Jimenez, and Santiago Gimenez are set to play key roles for their teams.
Matches | Location |
Spain vs. Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium |
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | Miami Stadium |
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium |
Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium |
Uruguay vs. Spain | Guadalajara Stadium |
Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium |
Group I: France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal
Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from 16 June 2026 to 26 June 2026 in the United States.
Matches | Location |
France vs. Senegal | New York-New Jersey Stadium |
Iraq vs. Norway | Boston Stadium |
Norway vs. Senegal | New York-New Jersey Stadium |
France vs. Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium |
France vs. Norway | Boston Stadium |
Senegal vs. Iraq | Toronto Stadium |
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Jordan is set to make their FIFA World Cup debut in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing against Austria, Algeria, and Argentina.
Matches | Location |
Argentina vs. Algeria | Kansas City Stadium |
Austria vs. Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Argentina vs. Austria | Dallas Stadium |
Algeria vs. Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Jordan vs. Argentina | Dallas Stadium |
Algeria vs. Austria | Kansas City Stadium |
Group K: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan
One of the World Cup's top contenders, Portugal, will face Colombia, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan in Group K, which will run from 17 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.
Matches | Location |
Portugal vs. DR Congo | Houston Stadium |
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | Mexico City Stadium |
Colombia vs. DR Congo | Guadalajara Stadium |
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium |
DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium |
Colombia vs. Portugal | Miami Stadium |
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Group L features the 1966 World Cup winners, the Three Lions. Like Group K, these teams will face each other from 17 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.
Matches | Location |
England vs. Croatia | Dallas Stadium |
Ghana vs. Panama | Toronto Stadium |
England vs. Ghana | Boston Stadium |
Croatia vs. Panama | Toronto Stadium |
Panama vs. England | New York-New Jersey Stadium |
Croatia vs. Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium |
A look at the World Cup knockout stage's venues and dates
From the Round of 32 onward, one loss ends a team's tournament. All matches, available on popular streaming platforms from the quarterfinals, will be held exclusively in the United States.
Round of 32 (June 28 – July 3)
Have a look at the second stage of World Cup tournaments featuring group stage winners and runners-up in order.
Matchup | Location |
Group A runners-up v Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium |
Group E winners v Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium |
Group F winners v Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium |
Group C winners v Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium |
Group I winners v Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York-Jersey Stadium |
Group E runners-up v Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium |
Group A winners v Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium |
Group L winners v Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium |
Group D winners v Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Group G winners v Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium |
Group K runners-up v Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium |
Group H winners v Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium |
Group B winners v Group E/F/G/I/J third place | Vancouver Stadium |
Group J winners v Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium |
Group K winners v Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium |
Group D runners-up v Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium |
Round of 16 (July 4–July 7)
The Round of 16 stage will be held in the following venues: Houston Stadium, Philadelphia Stadium, New York-New Jersey Stadium, Mexico City Stadium, Dallas Stadium, Seattle Stadium, Atlanta Stadium, and Vancouver Stadium.
Quarterfinals (July 9–July 11)
Match 97 to 100 winners, the quarterfinalists will battle it out in the following venues. Boston Stadium, Los Angeles Stadium, Miami Stadium, and Kansas City Stadium.
Semifinals (July 14–July 15)
The 2026 World Cup semifinals will be held in the United States, at the Dallas Stadium and Atlanta Stadium.
Bronze final and final match (July 18–July 19)
The third-place match will be held at the Miami Stadium between the runner-up teams from matches 101 and 102. The 2026 World Cup final match will take place on 19 July 2026 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
What stadiums will be used in 2026?
The 16 confirmed World Cup locations include Atlanta Stadium, Boston Stadium, Dallas Stadium, Houston Stadium, Kansas City Stadium, Los Angeles Stadium, Miami Stadium, New York-New Jersey Stadium, Philadelphia Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, and Seattle Stadium.
The other venues are Toronto Stadium and Vancouver Stadium in Canada, as well as Monterrey Stadium, Mexico City Stadium, and Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.
Where is the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 held?
There is no FIFA Club World Cup tournament scheduled for 2026. Major sports tournaments taking place in 2026 include the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the Boston Marathon, and the London Marathon, among others.
What cities will be hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament will be hosted in sixteen cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here are the cities cohosting the global tournament.
United States of America | Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle |
Mexico | Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey |
Canada | Toronto, Vancouver |
The FIFA World Cup 2026 locations will span sixteen confirmed stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All three host nations will play their group stages at home, and every quarterfinal, semifinal, and final match will be played in the United States.
Legit.ng published an article detailing how and where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans can experience the action in person at legendary venues like MetLife Stadium, Estadio Azteca, and BC Place.
While the official FIFA+ app will deliver real-time match updates, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fans can catch the game on Fox Sports, Telemundo, CTV, TSN, and SBS. Read on for more details on the tournament's comprehensive coverage.
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