FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Matches: Full Schedule, Stadiums & Host Cities

The FIFA 2026 World Cup start date is June 11; it will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 cities. It’s the first World Cup shared by three countries and the first with 48 teams competing across 104 matches. The USA carries the heaviest load with 11 host cities, 11 stadiums, and 78 of the 104 matches on American soil. For spectators who are planning to track odds and tournament markets while they follow the action. The 888starz aplikacja covers World Cup 2026 outright winner odds, host nation specials, statistics, and tournament betting from a single app. This text will discuss the host cities list, stadium guide, the 2026 World Cup locations USA map, and the key fixtures scheduled at each stadium.

FIFA World CUP 2026 Location USA

Below are all 11 tournament venues for the World Cup 2026 cities USA.

Host City	Stadium	FIFA Capacity	State
Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium	75000	GA
Boston	Gillete Stadium	65000	MA
Dallas	AT&T Stadium	94000	TX
Houston	NRG Stadium	72000	TX
Kansas City	Arrowhead Stadium	73000	MO
Los Angeles	SoFi Stadium	70000	CA
Miami	Hard Rock Stadium	65000	FL
New York	MetLife Stadium	82500	NJ
Philadelphia	Lincoln Financial Field	69000	PA
San Francisco	Levi’s Stadium	71000	CA
Seattle	Lumen Field	69000	WA

How FIFA Selected the 11 2026 World Cup Locations USA

The road to confirming the host cities’ list started in 2018 when the United States, Canada, and Mexico submitted a joint bid. FIFA selected the 16 host cities across North America in June 2022, confirming 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

Selection came down to a strict set of criteria: stadium capacity above a minimum threshold, transport infrastructure, available accommodation, training site access, and climate suitability for June and July matches. Cities had to demonstrate they could handle the operational scale of a World Cup.

Several US cities entered the bid but didn’t make the final list. Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, and Washington D.C./Baltimore all submitted bids, but none secured a spot. Edmonton from Canada also dropped out of contention.

Three quick facts about the host city selection:

FIFA selected 16 host cities across North America on June 16, 2022.
Eight of the 11 US metropolitan areas previously hosted 1994 World Cup matches.
Four US indoor retractable-roof venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and one Canadian venue in Vancouver) were selected to manage summer heat concerns.

Northeast and Southeast World Cup 2026 Venues USA

Five tournament venues sit in the Northeast and Southeast regions, anchored by MetLife Stadium, which will host the Final.

New York / New Jersey — MetLife Stadium

Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium is the largest venue at the tournament with a FIFA configuration capacity of 82,500. It’s home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. FIFA will officially call it ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ during the competition, stripping all commercial branding per standard World Cup rules. It will host 8 matches in total, including 5 group stage games, a Round of 32, a Round of 16, and the Final on July 19, 2026. To capitalise on the tournament, New York is also proposing 4 a.m. bar hours during live World Cup matches.

Boston — Gillette Stadium

The 65000-capacity venue is home to the New England Patriots (NFL) and New England Revolution (Major League Soccer). It previously hosted 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches and Copa América games in 2016. Boston is slated for 7 matches, including a quarterfinal, making it one of the busier US tournament venues.

FIFA World Cup Philadelphia Stadium — Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field, known locally as ‘The Linc,’ is in South Philadelphia with a FIFA capacity of around 69,000. It’s home to the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL). The stadium hosted four matches at the 2003 Women’s World Cup. Philadelphia takes on added significance in 2026 with one knockout-round match, which falls on July 4, as part of two ceremonies planned to mark the United States Semiquincentennial.

Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta has a capacity of 75000 in World Cup configuration. The retractable-roof venue is home to Atlanta United FC (MLS) and the Atlanta Falcons (NFL). It’s one of four US venues with climate control, which matters for June matches in Georgia heat. Atlanta hosts 8 matches total, including a semifinal on July 15, 2026.

Miami — Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium sits in Miami Gardens, Florida, with a capacity of roughly 65,000. It’s home to the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and has hosted six Super Bowls. Florida’s summer heat and humidity make June scheduling a real consideration, matches here will likely see significant crowd energy from South America’s large supporter bases traveling to the US. Miami hosts 7 matches, including the third-place match on July 18.

Central and South Host Cities

Three venues in the central and southern United States handle some of the tournament’s biggest crowd numbers and loudest atmospheres.

Dallas — AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, carries a FIFA configuration capacity of 94000. It’s the home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and ranks as one of the most recognizable arena designs in American sports, with a retractable roof and full climate control. Dallas will host a semifinal on July 14, 2026, alongside group stage and knockout-round fixtures. The venue has previously hosted Copa América and CONCACAF Gold Cup matches.

Houston — NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium in Houston holds 72000 fans under its retractable roof with full climate control. It’s home to the Houston Texans (NFL). FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston stadium will host 7 matches, including knockout-round games. One of its fixtures carries extra significance: a ceremony on July 4 will mark the US Semiquincentennial. NRG is the only US host stadium in the south with a fully enclosed, air-conditioned environment.

Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium will be Kansas City FIFA World Cup stadium, with a capacity of around 73000 fans in World Cup configuration. It holds the Guinness World Record for loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium, a distinction earned during Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) home games. Fans will see Argentina open their campaign at this venue, with Arrowhead hosting 6 matches, including a quarterfinal on July 11. Its central US location makes it accessible for fans traveling from both coasts.

West Coast Host Cities

The three West Coast venues span California and Washington state, covering the Western Region of the tournament alongside Vancouver in Canada.

Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, opened in 2020 with a FIFA capacity of approximately 70000. It’s home to the LA Rams and LA Chargers (both NFL). The stadium features a fixed translucent ETFE canopy roof over open sides, creating an indoor-outdoor feel without climate control. SoFi will host the US national team’s opening match against Paraguay on June 12 and their second group game against Türkiye on June 25, alongside a quarterfinal. The venue hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and will host the 2028 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

San Francisco Bay Area — Levi’s Stadium

Levi’s Stadium sits in Santa Clara, California, and is the home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). Its FIFA capacity is approximately 71000. The Bay Area’s mild summer climate makes it one of the more comfortable outdoor venues in the US for daytime matches. Levi’s Stadium will host group stage and knockout-round fixtures across its World Cup schedule.

Seattle — Lumen Field

Lumen Field in Seattle is home to both the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and the Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), which gives it the strongest existing soccer culture of any US host venue. The stadium has a capacity of around 69,000 and has partial roof cover that protects against Seattle’s unpredictable weather. Team USA will play their second group stage match here against Australia on June 19. Lumen Field will host 6 matches total, including a knockout round fixture.

Stadiums Map: Visualizing the US Host City Layout

The 11 US host cities spread across the full width of the country, roughly 2,900 miles from Seattle in the Pacific Northwest to Miami in the Southeast. The geographic spread breaks down into clear clusters:

Northeast cluster: New York/New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia — three venues within about 300 miles of each other.
Southeast: FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta and Miami — two venues roughly 660 miles apart.
South/Central: Dallas and Houston in Texas, plus Kansas City in Missouri — forming a central triangle.
West Coast: Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area in California, plus Seattle in Washington — running the length of the Pacific coast.

This distribution means no single region dominates the tournament. Fans in the Northeast can watch multiple matches without leaving the region. Those on the West Coast can follow Team USA through LA and Seattle before the knockout rounds push east.

Marquee Matches Scheduled in the USA

Below are the key fixtures taking place on US soil. This is not a complete schedule, it focuses on the Final, semifinals, third-place match, and Team USA’s group stage path. The table below shows notable 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule dates.

Match	Venue	Date	Round
Final	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ	July 19	Final
First Semifinal	AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX	July 14	Semifinal
Second Semifinal	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA	July 15	Semifinal
Third-Place Match	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL	July 18	Third Place
USMNT vs. Paraguay	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA	June 12	Group Stage
USMNT vs. Australia	Lumen Field, Seattle, WA	June 19	Group Stage
USMNT vs. Turkiye	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA	June 25	Group Stage

The quarterfinals are spread across SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Gillette Stadium in Boston, Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Round of 32 games are distributed across all 11 US venues.

How Matches Are Distributed Across the 11 US Host Cities

Not every venue carries the same match count. MetLife Stadium will host 8 matches (the most of any US venue, including the Final). AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta each will host 9 and 8 matches respectively, with both staging semifinals. Lumen Field in Seattle and the other smaller-count venues will handle 6 matches each.

Which stages each city :

Group stage only: Philadelphia (group stage + Round of 16, no semifinal or later), San Francisco Bay Area.
Through quarterfinals: Boston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Seattle.
Semifinal hosts: Dallas and Atlanta.
Final and third-place match: New York/New Jersey (Final), Miami (third-place match).

One key infrastructure change applies to all 11 US venues: most are NFL stadiums originally built with pitch dimensions narrower than FIFA’s minimum requirement of 105 x 68 metres. FIFA required all 11 host stadiums to widen the playing surface, in several cases removing front rows of seating to add the required space. All venues now meet the FIFA pitch standard. Eight of the 16 chosen stadiums across the full tournament had permanent artificial turf that was replaced with natural grass per FIFA requirements.

World Cup 2026 Outright Odds and Tournament Predictions

With the tournament underway, outright winner markets and tournament specials are live across major bookmakers. As you track the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule dates and results, here are the market categories worth following:

Outright winner: Pre-tournament favorites from top-ranked nations. Check current odds directly from licensed bookmakers, as live tournament results shift these significantly.
Host nation specials: Can the USMNT reach the Round of 16, quarterfinals, or further? These markets are available on betting apps.
Golden Boot: Top scorer market, with odds updated after each round of matches.

Three prediction angles to consider:

Low-risk: Back a top-3 FIFA-ranked nation to lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Historically the most consistent approach, though no guarantee.
Medium-risk: A strong contender outside the top 3 with a favorable bracket path can offer better value, particularly post-draw when their side of the bracket clarifies.
High-risk: Dark-horse outright picks or Golden Boot value bets on a forward in a high-scoring group. These require more legwork on squad depth and fixture difficulty.

NB: Outright World Cup odds shift dramatically across the four-year lead-up cycle and again once the bracket paths are set. Pre-tournament favorites have repeatedly crashed out early. Germany went out in the 2018 group stage. Brazil exited before the 2014 Final at home. France, despite being reigning champions, didn’t make the 2002 knockout stages. A single tournament is a low-sample event and host nation advantage doesn’t guarantee a deep run. Treat outright analysis as a guide, not a guarantee.

FAQ: Most Common Questions About US Host Cities and Stadiums

How many US cities will host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?

11 US cities host matches: 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. Together they stage 78 of the 104 total matches.

Which US stadium will host the 2026 World Cup Final?

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the Final on July 19, 2026. FIFA refers to it as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ during the tournament. Its FIFA configuration capacity is 82,500, the largest of any US venue.

Where will the USMNT play its group stage matches?

Team USA plays all three group stage matches in the Western Region. Their schedule: USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on June 12; USA vs Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA on June 19; USA vs Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on June 25.

Are all US host stadiums NFL venues?

Mostly, yes. Ten of the 11 US venues are primary NFL stadiums. Lumen Field in Seattle is the exception. It’s shared between the NFL’s Seahawks and MLS’s Seattle Sounders FC, making it the venue with the strongest existing professional soccer history. Several venues also host MLS tenants, including Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta United) and Gillette Stadium (New England Revolution).

When is the first World Cup game 2026?

The first game kicks off on June 11, 2026. Mexico takes on South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at 1:00 PM local time (3:00 PM ET). The full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule runs from that opening day through to the Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, covering 104 matches across 39 days. Estadio Azteca is the only stadium in history to have hosted three World Cup opening matches, having done so previously in 1970 and 1986.

Which US host city is furthest from the others?

Seattle, Washington, is the most geographically isolated US host city. It sits roughly 1,100 miles north of Los Angeles (the nearest US venue) and about 2,850 miles from Miami (the furthest). For fans planning a multi-city trip, the Northeast cluster (New York/New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia) offers the tightest geographic grouping.

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup consists of 11 host cities, 11 stadiums, and 78 matches in the United States from the World Cup start date 2026, June 11 through July 19. The geographic spread runs from the Northeast (New York/New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia) through the Southeast (Atlanta, Miami), the South (Dallas, Houston), the Midwest (Kansas City), and the West (Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle).